DRG Reviewer

Position Purpose: Responsible for independently conducting comprehensive reviews of MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding and clinical documentation to ensure the accuracy of DRG assignment and reimbursement. Requires advanced expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and the ability to exercise discretion and professional judgment in assessing reputed company clinical information, validating diagnosis code assignments, and identifying discrepancies such as coding errors or upcoding. Operates with significant autonomy in supporting DRG validation reviews and appeals, interpreting regulatory requirements, and making authoritative reputed company to ensure compliance with reputed company applicable laws, payer reputed company, and organizational policies.

• Independently conducts comprehensive MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding and clinical validation reviews, exercising professional judgment to verify ICD-10-CM/PCS assignments, validate clinical diagnoses, identify discrepancies, and apply inpatient reimbursement rules without direct supervision.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director on reputed company cases, providing expert recommendations and influencing review reputed company to ensure clinical accuracy and compliance.
• Leads the evaluation of reputed company cases and proactively identifies opportunities to reputed company medical policy in the absence of established guidelines, demonstrating discretion and authority in decision-making.
• Applies advanced knowledge of coding guidelines and clinical policies throughout the review process, making autonomous determinations regarding coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares clear, concise, and well-supported audit findings, referencing authoritative sources such as AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10 guidelines, approved reputed company policies, and adopted clinical guidelines, ensuring recommendations reflect professional expertise.
• Evaluates claims and medical records for compliance with state and federal regulations, payer reputed company, and company policies, exercising independent judgment in interpreting requirements and resolving ambiguities.
• Consistently meets or exceeds established quality and productivity standards while managing priorities and workflow autonomously.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives by assisting in the development of audit concepts, identifying new audit opportunities, and selecting claims for review, demonstrating leadership in shaping audit methodologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with reputed company policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or reputed company field required 4+ years experience of performing MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding required 2+ years experience of performing DRG reviews for a Payment reputed company vendor or Payer required 2+ years experience of using DRG encoder/grouper experience (TruCode/TruBridge, reputed company, reputed company Encoder, Webstrat, PSI, or similar) required 1+ years experience of inpatient hospital documentation improvement preferred Licenses/Certifications: RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician required or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator required or: reputed company-Certified Coding Specialist required or: Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) required or: CCDS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist required or: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse or Higher (in combination with a coding credential) preferred Pay reputed company: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year reputed company offers a comprehensive benefits package including: reputed company, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-reputed company factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Apply To This Job