Inpatient Coding Data Quality Auditor / Educator

Overview

About the Role

The main role of the Inpatient Coding Data Quality Auditor / Educator is to support accurate and consistent claim processing and data collection, helping to maximize DRG reimbursement and ensure high-quality data that reflects the complexity of inpatient care. This position involves auditing inpatient coding records, providing ongoing education to coding staff, and streamlining the inpatient coding workflow.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Ensure consistent processing of inpatient claims and data collection.
• Optimize Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) reimbursement.
• Produce high-quality data that accurately reflects the severity and complexity of inpatient hospital services.
• Audit inpatient coded medical records for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide ongoing education and training to all inpatient coding staff.
• Facilitate and improve the workflow of inpatient coding operations.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

What We Offer

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is PS / 32S : $97,075 - $140,256 per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you.