The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Job Description The Patient Safety DRG Coding Auditor Principal is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records on claims paid based on Diagnostic Relation Group (DRG) methodology, including case rate and per diem. The role generates highly complex audit findings recoverable claims for the benefit of the Company across all lines of business. The position focuses on very complex coding cases paid through various DRG methodologies such as APS-DRG, APR-DRG, AP-DRG, MS-DRG, or TRICARE, with findings that may be reviewed only by other DRG Coding Audit Principals or Executives.
Responsibilities Analyzes and audits claims by integrating advanced medical chart coding principles found in Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinics, and the ICD-10 Alphabetic and Tabular Indices, as well as complex clinical guidelines, maintaining objectivity in audit activities.
Draws on extremely advanced ICD-10 coding expertise, clinical guidelines, and industry knowledge to substantiate sophisticated...