Coding Quality Review (CQR) Specialist
Share
Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Experience Required:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
The Coding Quality Review (CQR) Specialist is responsible for conducting high-quality audits of inpatient and outpatient medical coding across multiple HIM Service Centers (HSCs). This fully remote role is instrumental in maintaining adherence to national coding guidelines and company policies while improving coder accuracy and reimbursement compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and perform internal coding quality reviews (routine pre-bill policy-driven incentive-based)
Audit inpatient MS-DRG medical records across all body systems
Maintain coding accuracy (95% minimum) and productivity standards
Participate in special audits and compliance projects
Stay current on coding guidelines data standards and company policies
Review and interpret multiple medical and regulatory resources for audit support
Support coder education and development across HSCs
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications (Strict Requirements)
RHIA RHIT or CCS certification (Required)
3 years of hands-on MS-DRG inpatient coding audit experience (Required)
Experience auditing across all body systems (No specialization-only coders)
Minimum 10 years of total coding experience in a hospital setting
Must meet 95% accuracy and productivity benchmarks
Proficiency in current coding guidelines and compliance tools
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a virtual environment
Note: Recent HIM grads and coders with no MS-DRG audit background will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates or Bachelors degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Health Information Technology (HIT)
Prior experience as a lead or educator in HIM coding QA/QC
Familiarity with multi-facility audit processes or centralized coding platforms
Experience participating in enterprise compliance audits or payer reviews
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications Sales Experience: Minimum 1 year of successful B2B sales experience with proven quota achievement Communication: Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Valid Florida drivers license and clean driving record Availability: Ability to travel extensively within Florida territory (up to 80%) Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree preferred; life sciences background advantageous but not required Medical device pharmaceutical or healthcare sales experience Established relationships within Florida medical community Understanding of wound care burn treatment or reconstructive surgery Bilingual capabilities: Spanish/English and/or Creole/English
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree in Business or related
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Data Collection
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Mobile Devices
- Root cause Analysis
- Quality Systems
- OSHA
- Food Processing
- Quality Management
- cGMP
