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Huron Consulting Group

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$28 - $32/hr

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$28 - $31.75/hr

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Inpatient Coding Auditor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$26.50 - $30/hr

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Humana, Inc.

Inpatient Medical Coding Auditor

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Humana, Inc.

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Huron Consulting Group

$25.25 - $28.75/hr

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Medix

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Orlando, FL · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

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Datavant

Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$27 - $30.75/hr

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Datavant

Remote Inpatient Coding Auditor

Topeka, KS · Remote

$25.75 - $29.25/hr

A healthcare data collaboration platform is seeking an Inpatient Auditing Specialist to conduct coding audits and provide coder education. The role is fully remote, allowing for a flexible schedule ...

Fox Point Recruitment

$68K - $123K/yr

Senior Clinical Coding Auditor & Trainer-Remote New York, New York, United States About the Job The Senior Clinical Coding Auditor & Trainer will conduct audits of inpatient coding processes for ...

Inteletech Global Inc.

$55K - $99K/yr

Inpatient coding experience * Valid/Current CPC or CIC Certification, or CCS through AHIMA * RHIA/RHIT Credentials * Training or auditing experience in a managed care or healthcare setting Years of ...

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$28 - $31.75/hr

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How much do inpatient coding auditor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for inpatient coding auditor in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Inpatient Coding Auditor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Inpatient Coding Auditor, you need deep knowledge of medical coding systems (such as ICD-10-CM/PCS), healthcare reimbursement, and auditing principles, often supported by credentials like RHIA, RHIT, or CCS. Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems, coding software, and auditing tools is essential for accuracy and efficiency. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help auditors identify discrepancies and collaborate with clinical and administrative staff. These competencies ensure compliant, accurate coding and billing, which are critical for organizational integrity and proper reimbursement.

What are some common challenges faced by Inpatient Coding Auditors, and how can they be addressed?

Inpatient Coding Auditors often encounter the challenge of staying updated with frequent changes in coding guidelines and regulatory requirements, such as ICD-10-CM/PCS updates and payer-specific rules. Additionally, interpreting complex medical records while ensuring coding accuracy and compliance can be demanding, especially when documentation is unclear. To address these challenges, auditors typically engage in ongoing professional education, collaborate closely with coding teams and healthcare providers for clarification, and utilize auditing software to streamline processes and minimize errors. Continuous learning and effective communication are key to success in this role.

What does an Inpatient Coding Auditor do?

An Inpatient Coding Auditor is responsible for reviewing and analyzing medical records and coding data for patients who have been admitted to a hospital. They ensure that the codes assigned to diagnoses and procedures are accurate and comply with federal regulations, payer guidelines, and hospital policies. Their work helps ensure accurate billing, prevents fraud, and supports proper reimbursement for healthcare services. Inpatient Coding Auditors also identify coding errors, educate coding staff, and may assist in preparing for audits by external agencies.

What is the difference between Inpatient Coding Auditor vs Outpatient Coding Auditor?

AspectInpatient Coding AuditorOutpatient Coding Auditor
CertificationsAHIMA CCS, CPC, or CCAAHIMA CCS, CPC, or CCA
Work EnvironmentHospitals, inpatient facilitiesOutpatient clinics, physician offices
Industry UsageHealthcare providers with inpatient servicesOutpatient and ambulatory care providers
Job FocusReviewing inpatient medical records and coding accuracyReviewing outpatient records and coding compliance

Inpatient Coding Auditors and Outpatient Coding Auditors share similar certifications and work environments but focus on different patient care settings. Inpatient Coding Auditors specialize in hospital inpatient records, ensuring accurate coding for billing and compliance, while Outpatient Coding Auditors focus on outpatient and ambulatory care records. Both roles are essential for healthcare revenue cycle management and require similar credentials.

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Inpatient Coding Auditor

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Huron Consulting Group

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$28 - $32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you'll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you'll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
The Inpatient Coding Auditor will be responsible for the auditing of inpatient coders and auditing of offshore inpatient coding auditors to ensure coding accuracy standards are met. This role requires frequent and effective communication via phone, email, and instant messaging with various client teams and payers.
The Inpatient Coding Auditor will report to the Huron Managed Services Domestic Coding team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates Huron's Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
  • Inpatient Coding Auditor
  • Responsible for the auditing of inpatient coders and/or inpatient "audit the auditors" to ensure coding accuracy and DRG accuracy of a minimum of 95% is met.
  • Perform quality checks/audits on visits coded as per client SOPs.
  • Perform calibration audits.
  • Suggest improvements and schedule calibration sessions with offshore team counterparts and leaders.
  • May assist in preparing audit reports, share direct feedback to coders and auditors on areas of opportunity, participate in client interactions and internal stakeholder meetings.
  • Firm understanding of the clinical documentation guidelines.
  • Monitor compliance of coding guidelines and ensure errors are identified during audits are corrected as appropriate, and corrective action is initiated before the claim is rebilled to the insurance.
  • Conduct analysis and present summary of findings to leadership in a clear, concise, convincing, and actionable format.
  • Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-PCS), MS-DRG, APR DRG, POA, SOI & ROM assignments.
  • Ensures capture/reporting of appropriate code(s) by utilizing coding guidelines established by:
  • The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ICD-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
  • American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic for International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification
  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding
  • Client coding procedures and guidelines
  • Navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs, APR DRGs, and identify HACs and PSIs or other indicators that could impact quality data and hospital reimbursement.
  • Reviews inpatient health record documentation to assess the presence of clinical evidence/indicators to support diagnosis codes and MS-DRG, APR DRG assignments to potentially decrease denials.
  • Maintains a high degree of professional and ethical standards.
  • Focuses on updating coding skills, knowledge, and accuracy by participating in coding team meetings and educational conferences.
  • Maintains CEUs as appropriate for coding credentials as required by credentialing associations.
  • Maintains current knowledge of changes in inpatient reimbursement guidelines and regulations as well as new applications or settings for inpatient coding e.g., Hospital at Home.
  • Ensure patient information is correct and appropriate signatures are on all medical records.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current, compliant coder query practices when consulting with physicians, Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or other healthcare providers when additional information is needed for coding and/or to clarify conflicting or ambiguous documentation.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of applicable coding and reimbursement Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current permanent United States Work Authorization required
  • Working in the United States Day shift schedule required
  • 2+ years previous experience as an inpatient coding auditor
  • 3+ years previous experience in coding inpatient hospital accounts
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint)
  • Analytical skills (problem solving, quantitative, workflow process, etc.)
  • Ability to pay close attention to details; strong follow-up and follow-through skills
  • Excellent time management skills; organized; ability to prioritize completing multiple tasks on schedule in a deadline driven environment
  • Requires the use of independent judgement, discretion and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a professional manner
  • Ability to ramp up on a client's environment, processes, historical context, and systems to provide support to an engagement as soon as possible
  • Financial acumen and analytical skills are required
  • Experience working with data from various sources preferred
  • Familiarity with revenue cycle systems, deep understanding of revenue cycle process flow and financial analysis
  • Desire to work as part of a team in a partnership role
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, ability to work independently, and be self-motivated are required
  • Flexible and adaptable to changes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • This role requires remaining seated at a desk/computer for 8 hours daily; repetitive use of computer keyboard and mouse; use of computer monitors for 8 hours daily; interaction though video/audio conference calls and possible use of a headset with microphone; very rarely duties might require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Required Certifications:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)
  • Preferred Certifications:
  • AHIMA microcredentials: "Auditing: Inpatient Coding (AIC)"
  • Regishttp://expense.huronconsultinggroup.com/tered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred
  • Encoder experience (3M/Solventum, Encoder Pro, Codify) preferred
  • Epic experience preferred
  • Cerner experience preferred
  • Meditech experience preferred
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Expectations
  • Coding Auditing Productivity: ≥ 95%
  • DRG Accuracy Rate ≥ 95%
  • Coding Accuracy: ≥ 95%
  • Query Compliance: 100% adherence to AHIMA/ACDIS standards

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The estimated pay range for this job is $26.44 - $36.06 per hour. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron's benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The pay range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
Position Level
Analyst
Country
United States of America
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Huron Consulting Group, based in Chicago, IL, US, is a leading global management consulting firm specialized in providing performance improvement and reformation skills to different types of organizations. The company operates in the management consulting industry, which includes strategy, operations, technology, and analytics. Founded in 2002, Huron Consulting Group aids entities to tackle complex business challenges, enhance their ability to drive change, encourage their efficiency, and stimulate innovation. The company's overriding mission is to assist clients in becoming more successful.

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Business management consulting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2002

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