Inpatient Coding Auditor WFH

Position Title: Inpatient Coding Auditor WFH Department: HIM Coders Remote Eligibility: Candidates must reside and work full‑time in AR, KS, MO, OK, or TX before their first day of employment. This position may be filled as levels I, II, or III, depending on individual experience, education, certification(s), and business need. Ideal candidate will have experience in complex inpatient coding at an academic medical center. General Description Ensures accurate, quality, and compliant Inpatient facility coding through prebill and retrospective audits of coder work and providing targeted education to improve consistency and documentation quality. Essential Job Duties Performs all functions of coding quality reviews (routine monthly, focus pre‑bill, CDI Reconciliations, second‑level review work queues) for inpatient coding across OUH. Performs peer‑to‑peer auditor reviews. Communicate with other teams and departments directly as needed to resolve immediate issues related to account reviews and code/DRG validation. Responds to coding‑related questions from internal and external coding staff. Initiates the rebilling process as required per policy on special projects. Trials tip sheets and training developed by auditing team and provide constructive feedback. Maintains or exceeds established productivity and accuracy standards, delivering consistent day‑to‑day results that directly support team performance, data integrity, and organizational objectives. Meets all educational requirements as stated in current Company policy. Reviews all official data quality standards, coding guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current. General Job Duties Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements (Level 1) Education: High School diploma or GED required. Experience: At least 1 year of Inpatient Facility Coding Auditing or DRG Validation with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Inpatient facility coding required. Certification/License/Registration: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CIC required. Minimum Requirements (Level 2) Education: High School diploma or GED required. Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Inpatient Facility Coding Auditing or DRG Validation, including at least 2 years of coding at an Academic Health Center required. Certification/License/Registration: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CIC required. Minimum Requirements (Level 3) Education: Associate's degree required. Experience: At least 5 years of experience Inpatient Facility Coding Auditing at an Academic Health Center required. Certification/License/Registration: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CIC required. HFMA CRCR required within 6 months of hire. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute‑Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. 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