Inpatient Coding Auditor (100% Remote)

Location: Remote – Anywhere in the United States

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, EST Business Hours

Are you an experienced Inpatient Coding Auditor looking for a fully remote opportunity with a leading healthcare organization? We are seeking a highly skilled coding professional to audit complex inpatient and outpatient medical records, ensure coding accuracy and compliance, and serve as a subject matter expert for coding teams.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with strong inpatient auditing experience who enjoy quality assurance, education, and collaboration with coding and clinical documentation teams.

Responsibilities

Audit & Compliance

• Audit inpatient, ambulatory surgery, observation, and outpatient encounters to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Review and validate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 coding assignments.
• Audit complex inpatient cases including trauma, neurology, rehabilitation, critical care, and other high-acuity services.
• Ensure accurate APR-DRG, SOI/ROM, and POA assignments.
• Analyze clinical documentation and identify coding opportunities or discrepancies.

Coding Quality & Education

• Serve as a coding subject matter expert and resource for Coding Specialists.
• Conduct focused audits and quality reviews as needed.
• Monitor coding accuracy and productivity metrics.
• Provide coaching, education, and training to coding staff and new hires.
• Research new procedures, surgical techniques, and emerging healthcare technologies.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams and providers to improve documentation quality.
• Assist coding specialists with creating appropriate coding queries.
• Collaborate with hospital departments regarding coding accuracy and compliance concerns.
• Understand and apply concepts related to Potentially Preventable Complications (PPCs), Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions (MHACs), Prevention Quality Indicators (PQIs), and related quality measures.

Compliance Standards

• Maintain adherence to AHIMA ethical coding standards and coding compliance guidelines.
• Stay current on coding regulations, payer requirements, and industry updates.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal training in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 coding.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred (education may be considered in lieu of some experience).

Experience

• Required: Inpatient Auditing Experience
• Minimum of:
  • 2 years of ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience within a Level I Trauma Hospital, OR
  • 4 years of inpatient hospital coding experience.
• 2–3 years of ambulatory/outpatient coding experience.
• Experience auditing complex inpatient cases preferred.

Certifications (One Required)

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Assessment Process

Qualified candidates selected by the client will be required to complete a coding assessment. A passing score is required before advancing to the interview stage.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, and DRG methodology.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience reviewing complex inpatient records for coding accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Apply today to join a team dedicated to coding excellence, compliance, and quality patient care—all from the comfort of your home.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Linthicum Heights, MD.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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