Consultant, Inpatient Auditing :

LexiCode

Remote Inpatient Auditors for Consulting Services

Work from home positions

Job Summary-

As an Inpatient Auditor at LexiCode, you will join a dynamic team of consulting experts dedicated to delivering exceptional audit services to our valued clients.

Pay Disclosure:

LexiCode is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The pay range for this position starts at $85,000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonus opportunities may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of medical records and provider claims to validate appropriate DRG and ICD-10-CM/PCS code assignment, including complex medical and surgical cases
• Ensures that assigned codes and DRGs are supported by clinical documentation utilizing payer-specific clinical criteria
• Applies Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting consistently and appropriately
• Provides detailed written explanations to support or rebut coding/DRG recommendations

Qualifications

Required:

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credential from AHIMA; or an CIC or CPC credential from AAPC
• 3 or more years of Inpatient coding, with at least 1 year of Inpatient audit experience in an acute care setting
• Excellent knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA Coding Clinics to support audit findings
• Proficiency in identifying clinical indicators to support documented diagnoses
• Outstanding computer skills and ability to work in multiple client-specific healthcare systems
• Excellent written communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to efficiently review large volumes of documents with high comprehension level
• Secure home office environment, compliant with HIPAA and LexiCode's security requirements