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The Nurse Auditor 2 performs clinical audit/validation processes to ensure that medical record documentation and diagnosis coding for services rendered is complete, compliant and accurate to support optimal reimbursement. The Nurse Auditor 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

The Nurse Auditor 2 validates and interprets medical documentation to ensure capture of all relevant coding. Applies clinical and coding experience to conduct a clinical validation review of the inpatient medical record to validate billed diagnoses. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

Use your skills to make an impact

WORK STYLE: 100% remote/work at home
WORK HOURS: Typical business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Associates must start each day between 6AM-9AM EST, regardless of their home time zone. Some flexibility might be possible, depending on business needs.

Required Qualifications – What it takes to Succeed

• Minimum of Associate's Degree

• Active Registered Nurse license (RN)

• Minimum of 2 consecutive years acute inpatient hospital care experience OR a minimum of 2 years DRG Inpatient auditing. Clinical experience MUST BE in critical, intensive care setting within the last 5 years (Not pediatrics or neonatal). For example: ICU, CCU, PCU, med-surg/adult units.

• Inpatient experience does not refer to any other levels of care such as ER, OR, Pre-op, PACU, L&D, mother-baby, behavioral health, SNF, care manager/discharge manager, LTC, rehab, outpatient or office/clinic visits such as wound care, oncology, radiology, interventional radiology, lab, hospice, or home health.

• In depth knowledge and critical understanding of complex medical diagnoses including, but not limited to, Sepsis (including end-organ failure), Pneumonia, Acidosis, Renal Failure, Encephalopathy, CVA, DKA, MI, etc.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc)

• Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, planning, teamwork, and communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to exercise solid judgment and discretion in handling and disseminating information

• Ability to work independently and manage workload

• Customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, desire to learn, commitment to excellence and commitment to profession

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred

• Inpatient coding certification (AHIMA or AAPC – ex: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIS, CIC)

• Inpatient claim experience

• Prospective payment methodologies, DRG auditing experience

• •Clinical documentation improvement knowledge

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$78,400 - $107,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 02-06-2025

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.