MU Health Care is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Medical Coding Auditor to join its Inpatient Coding Team. This remote role focuses on ensuring accuracy and compliance in medical coding through internal and external coding audits, audit planning, findings analysis, and staff education. The position supports ongoing quality improvement, compliance, and proper charge capture across the health system.
The role includes conducting thorough audits of medical record documentation, reviewing denial responses, developing corrective action plans, and delivering educational presentations for Health Information Management coding staff. It is part of MU Health Care’s broader commitment to excellence, innovation, and serving the community.
Required qualifications
- Associate's degree in health information management or a health-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three (3) years of experience in coding, audit, or denials coordination.
- One of the following certifications:
- RHIA
- RHIT
- CCS
- COC
- CIC
- New hires with CCA or CPC must obtain RHIA, RHIT, CCS, COC, or CIC within one (1) year to continue employment in this job classification.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, CPT coding, diagnosis-related groups (DRG), and coding guidelines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Physical demands
- Ability to ambulate and remain in a stationary position as needed.
- Ability to reach and move objects above the shoulders and below the knees.
- Ability to move objects up to 10 lbs.
Employee benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more
Location
Missouri, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
4 weeks ago