Inpatient Coding Auditor

Z. Wilson Talent Solutions is proud to partner with a premier healthcare organization to recruit experienced Inpatient Coding Auditors for a full-time, fully remote opportunity. This role is open to qualified candidates across the United States and offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and paid overtime.

Whether you’re an experienced auditor or a highly skilled inpatient (facility) coder ready to take the next step, this role provides a meaningful path forward. Candidates with strong inpatient coding expertise and a solid understanding of DRG reimbursement will receive training and support to develop auditing capabilities.

About the Role

As an Inpatient Coding Auditor, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate DRG assignment, compliant documentation, and appropriate reimbursement. Working closely with physicians and internal stakeholders, you’ll combine your clinical coding expertise with advanced technology and analytics to support quality, compliance, and financial integrity across inpatient services.

Key Responsibilities

Review inpatient medical records pre-bill to validate diagnosis and procedure coding

Assign accurate DRGs using clinical judgment and coding expertise

Collaborate directly with physicians to clarify documentation and resolve coding questions

Utilize proprietary technology to identify trends, query opportunities, and data insights

Support denial prevention and resolution through compliant coding practices

Provide education and share best practices related to inpatient coding and compliance

Stay current on ICD-10-CM / PCS updates, DRG changes, and regulatory guidance

Contribute to continuous process improvement and assist with coding work as needed

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred

Experience

4+ years of inpatient facility coding experience

Experience in Level I or II trauma centers and / or teaching hospitals strongly preferred

Deep understanding of DRG reimbursement methodologies (MS-DRG, APR-DRG)

Certifications

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CIC (AHIMA or AAPC) required

Who You Are

Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity

Analytical and curious, with a desire to continuously learn and improve

Collaborative and confident working with physicians and cross-functional teams

Passionate about compliance, quality, and making a real impact in healthcare

Why This Opportunity

Fully remote role with long-term stability

Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and paid overtime

Strong training and support for coders transitioning into auditing

Meaningful work that directly supports patient care, compliance, and reimbursement accuracy