Coding Quality Auditor and Specialist / Remote / Select States

Company : RCM Health Care Services

Location : Chicago, IL

Posted Date : 14 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Accounting

Occupation : Auditor

Job Details

Job Description
Job Title: Inpatient Coding Educator / Remote / Select States
Location: Remote (IL, WI, IN, IA, MI, OH, and FL)
Compensation: $75,000 to $100,000 (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Start Date: ASAP | Assessment Required at Initial Stage
A nationally ranked academic health system is seeking an experienced Inpatient Coding Educator to support quality improvement and documentation accuracy across multiple hospital sites. This fully remote role focuses on coding education, audit review, mortality analysis, and partnership with clinical documentation teams.
Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with CDI, coding teams, and clinical staff on audit findings and documentation improvements
Conduct mortality and DRG reviews with a focus on quality outcomes
Educate clinicians and coders on best practices for documentation and compliance
Analyze coding and quality data; develop strategic action plans and educational materials
Support initiatives tied to quality rankings (Vizient, CMS, Leapfrog, etc.)
Prepare and deliver staff training and presentations on coding topics
Engage in advanced project work related to PSI, HAC, and quality metrics

Must-Haves:

5+ years of inpatient coding experience at an academic medical center or Level I Trauma hospital
Prior educator/auditor experience in a large hospital or health system
Deep understanding of complex clinical cases (trauma, spinal fusion, sepsis, etc.)
Experience with EPIC, 3M, and knowledge of Vizient tools
Active AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, or CCS)
CDIP or CCDS certification required
Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and data interpretation

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree (in progress considered); Master's degree preferred
Experience in project management and quality analysis
Familiarity with CMS star ratings, Leapfrog, and USNWR quality metrics

Schedule:
Monday to Friday, flexible business hours. Some travel may be requested.
Hiring Process:

Assessment
Two interviews
Quality coding review and 5-minute educational presentation
Background check and drug screening

Note: Applicants must reside in IL, WI, IA, IN, or FL.