Inpatient Coding Data Quality Auditor/Educator - University Hospital New Jersey : Job Details

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. Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or a related field required. RHIA or RHIT certification preferred. CCS certification required. If not CCS certified, must obtain certification from AHIMA within 60 days of hire or the next available exam. Minimum of 3 years of hospital inpatient coding experience. Experience with ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding. Skilled in DRG assignment. Preferably experienced in a tertiary care, teaching hospital setting. Exposure to complex surgical, tra...Auditor, Patient, Educator, Quality, Audit, Data, Technology, Healthcare