Job Title: Coding Quality Review Specialist
Location: 100% Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Coding Quality Review (CQR) Specialist to join our Health Information Management Service Center (HSC) team. This fully remote role is responsible for performing internal quality assessment reviews of inpatient and outpatient coding to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines, HSC coding policies, and Company standards. The CQR Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining accurate, consistent coding that supports appropriate reimbursement and data integrity.
Job Responsibilities
Lead, coordinate, and perform all quality review functions, including routine, pre-bill, policy-driven, and incentive plan-driven reviews
Conduct inpatient and outpatient coding quality reviews across multiple Health Information Service Centers (HSCs)
Assist in ensuring HSC coding staff adherence to national coding guidelines and Company policies
Demonstrate and apply expert-level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts
Participate in special reviews, audits, and quality improvement projects as assigned
Maintain or exceed 95% productivity standards
Maintain or exceed 95% accuracy standards
Meet all educational and compliance requirements as outlined in current Company policy
Review and stay current on official data quality standards, coding guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and relevant clinical/medical resources
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Health Information Technology (HIT) preferred
RHIA or RHIT certification required
IP Coding Auditor experience for MS-DRG required
Must have experience coding all body systems (no single-specialty focus)
Minimum 3 years of hands-on MS-DRG inpatient coding audit experience in a hospital setting
Not open to recent graduates
Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of overall coding experience and at least 3 years of MS-DRG auditing experience
Why Join Us100% remote work environment
Opportunity to work with experienced coding professionals across multiple facilities
Make a direct impact on coding quality, compliance, and reimbursement accuracy
Best regards,
Maeve Phillips
832-220-2041
✉️ maeve.phillips@patternshiring.com