Innovation in Revenue Cycle Management
DRG Validation Coding Auditor
Location
United States
Posted
162 days ago
Salary
$69.4K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
DRG Validation Coding Auditor
Ensemble Health Partners
• Perform documentation and coding audits for all acute inpatient services for clients • Identify coding errors, compliance, and educational opportunities • Optimize reimbursement by ensuring accurate codes and documentation • Conduct independent reviews and apply coding principles • Verify coding accuracy and clinical indicators • Maintain productivity and quality goals
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of coding experience
- 3+ years of facility coding audit experience (such as DRG and APC Validation)
- Proficiency in multiple EMR’s, encoders, and the Microsoft Office suite
- Educated in HIPAA regulations; must maintain strict confidentiality of patient and client information
- Consistently achieves quality and productivity standards
- Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner
- Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English
- Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology
- Above average written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Certifications
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement
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