Perform inpatient coding audits and review services to client sites remotely from a home office
Work with clients performing coding audit and/or review services on a variety of Inpatient facility record types
Identify trends based on coding audit and review findings and formulate recommendations for corrective action plans
Perform necessary research to provide to the client to support findings. Examples of this research include online searches, pulling CMS transmittals and program memorandums
Provide in-service education to clients on specific coding trends identified, as requested
Assist in the design and presentation of educational seminars to clients and staff
Work with other members of the HIM Consulting Division on Senior Level Projects such as ICD-10 assessment and analysis, development of tools to assist in the audit process, development of education for staff, develop coding test material for applicants and develop coding content for short articles with coding advice for clients

RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification
2-5 years’ minimum experience performing inpatient facility audits and reviews in addition to previous coding experience
Initiative to perform research to maintain a high level of knowledge and skill
Ability to remain impartial and objective in finalizing and presenting audit findings
Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities and deadlines
Strong computer skills including the ability to utilize UASI audit software and the ability to transfer files in a secure manner in compliance with HIPAA policies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with confidence on site and via webinar/conference calls

Inpatient Coding Auditor

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