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Inpatient Audit Specialist PRN - Remote
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$68,128 / year median in the U.S.
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4566558
Job Title:
Inpatient Audit Specialist PRN - Remote
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Location:
Salem
Date Posted:
09/10/2026
Hours Worked Per Week:
Not Provided
Shift:
Not Provided
Duration of Job:
Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.
What We're Looking For:
As an Inpatient Auditing Specialist, you will be instrumental in addressing consulting and educational needs related to coding quality, compliance assessments, external payer reviews, coding education, and coding workflow operations reviews. In this role, you will offer meaningful information tailored to exceed customer expectations, actively identifying and presenting solutions for customer issues. This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, allowing you to help shape the future of healthcare from your own workspace! Additional PRN support for IA IP auditing. Spinal experience a plus, excellent query writing skills. Prefer 20 hours/week.
What You Will Do:
Performs Inpatient Facility coding audits according to scope of work, for the purpose of Onboarding, Focused, Service Level Agreements or Other Types of reviews, using appropriate assignment of codes and other coding-related elements using MS DRG or APR DRGs. Provides rich and concise rationale explaining the reasoning behind any identified changes, including specific references, location of documentation, etc. Keeps abreast of regulatory changes. Organizes and prioritizes multiple cases concurrently to ensure optimal workflow and turnaround time Provides coder education via the auditing process Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association's code of ethics. Must be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, desire to learn, commitment to excellence and commitment to profession. High complexity of work function and decision making Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills What You Need to
Succeed:
5+ years of facility inpatient coding experience and/or auditing. CCS (required), RHIA or RHIT preferred Maintain 95% DRG accuracy rate Experience with various software including Epic, Cerner, and other prevalent EMRs.
What We Offer:
Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match
Equipment:
monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we're in this together!) Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role. The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: $35 - $45 an hour. Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other requirements of the role. The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: $35-$45 USD To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any ... Medical Records Specialists
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Compensation
Not Provided
Job Requirements
Experience Required:
See Job Summary
Education Required:
None
Minimum Age:
N/A
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance