Senior Consultant: Inpatient Auditor Quality & Education

The role

The Coding Auditor will perform inpatient coding quality audits and reviews of internal coders and auditors. This role supports quality improvement by identifying coding trends and providing education and coaching.

What you will do

• Perform coding audits and quality reviews of internal coders and auditors across various inpatient facility record types.
• Run reports and provide audit score results.
• Identify and analyze coding trends, patterns, and areas of opportunity.
• Formulate recommendations for corrective action, education, and ongoing quality improvement.
• Perform research to support audit findings using authoritative coding resources.
• Provide education, feedback, and coaching to internal coders, auditors, and clients.
• Participate in peer review, audit-the-auditor, calibration, and other quality assurance activities.
• Assist in the development and delivery of educational programs and training.
• Maintain current knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the HIM Consulting Division on Senior Level Projects.

Required qualifications

• Active RHIA, RHIT or CCS certification.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience performing inpatient facility coding audits and reviews.
• Previous inpatient coding experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, audit assignments, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative in performing research and maintaining inpatient coding knowledge.
• Ability to remain impartial and objective in evaluating and presenting audit findings.
• Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills including ability to utilize UASI audit software and transfer files in compliance with HIPAA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Full benefits
• PTO
• Dynamic work environment
• Career development
• Strong leadership
• Competitive salaries

About the company

UASI has over 40 years of experience and enduring partnerships with clients. It was recognized as a Top Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer in 2022, 2023 and 2024.