37 drg coding auditor principal jobs found

DRG Coding Auditor Principal This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Carelon Payment Integrity is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Insights, formerly Payment Integrity, is determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical-expense spending. The DRG Coding Auditor Principal is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records on claims paid based on Diagnostic Relation Group (DRG) methodology, including case...

DRG Coding Auditor Principal This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Carelon Payment Integrity is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Insights, formerly Payment Integrity, is determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical-expense spending. The DRG Coding Auditor Principal is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records on claims paid based on Diagnostic Relation Group (DRG) methodology, including case...

DRG Coding Auditor Principal This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Carelon Payment Integrity is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Insights, formerly Payment Integrity, is determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical-expense spending. The DRG Coding Auditor Principal is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records on claims paid based on Diagnostic Relation Group (DRG) methodology, including case...

DRG Coding Auditor Principal This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Carelon Payment Integrity is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Insights, formerly Payment Integrity, is determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical-expense spending. The DRG Coding Auditor Principal is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records on claims paid based on Diagnostic Relation Group (DRG) methodology, including case...

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Conducts data quality audits of inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters to validate coding assignment complies with the official coding guidelines as supported by clinical documentation in health records. Validates abstracted data elements that are integral to appropriate payment methodology. Responsible for effectively communicating information and audit findings through presentations, graphs, reports, and educational materials, etc.   Job Responsibilities/Duties: · Chart Analysis IP, OP Coding Data auditing and validation: Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA). Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Reviews claim to validate abstracted data including but limited to discharge disposition which impacts facility reimbursement and/or...

JOB DESCRIPTION To independently and efficiently perform the responsibilities assigning accurate diagnosis and procedures codes to the patients health information records for: Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center (HAS), Observations (OBS), Inpatient (IP) and other selected facility records. Maintain an acceptable level of performance in quality and productivity for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS/CPT classification and nomenclature systems. All work will be carried out in accordance with the: International Classification of Diseases - Official Coding Guidelines for coding and reporting as established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS); American Medical Association (CPT); National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI); Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), Medicaid (OMAP), and Kaiser Permanente organization/institutional coding...

Title - Inpatient Facility Medical Coder (40h Day) Location - Clackamas, OR, US Job Type - Permanent | Remote Required: Minimum five (5) years experience in coding with four (4) years inpatient facility coding The candidate must have 1 from the following list: Registered Health Information Technician Certificate Certified Coding Specialist Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology and medial coding principles for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT and coding. Advance knowledge of disease processes, diagnostic and surgical procedures, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT classification systems, health information/medical record department responsibilities with knowledge of government regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse issues. Job description Candidates must reside either in Washintgon or Oregon to be considered for this position. To independently and efficiently...

Inpatient Facility Medical Coder (40h Day) Remote Clackamas, OR Candidates must reside either in Washington or Oregon to be considered for this position. To independently and efficiently perform the responsibilities assigning accurate diagnosis and procedures codes to the patients health information records for: Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center (HAS), Observations (OBS), Inpatient (IP) and other selected facility records. Maintain an acceptable level of performance in quality and productivity for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS/CPT classification and nomenclature systems. All work will be carried out in accordance with the: International Classification of Diseases - Official Coding Guidelines for coding and reporting as established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS); American Medical Association (CPT); National Correct Coding...

Company Description Job Description To independently and efficiently perform the responsibilities assigning accurate diagnosis and procedures codes to the patients health information records for: Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center (HAS), Observations (OBS), Inpatient (IP) and other selected facility records. Maintain an acceptable level of performance in quality and productivity for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS/CPT classification and nomenclature systems. All work will be carried out in accordance with the: International Classification of Diseases - Official Coding Guidelines for coding and reporting as established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS); American Medical Association (CPT); National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI); Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), Medicaid (OMAP), and Kaiser Permanente organization/institutional...

Job Title : Inpatient Facility Medical Coder Location : Clackamas, OR, US Pay Rate : USD $27.26 - $39.37 / hr +Benefits JOB DESCRIPTION : Essential Responsibilities: Proficient in medical record review and translating clinical information into coded data. Identify and assign appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures and other services rendered, while also validating any Computer Assisted Coded (CAC) assignments for dual coding. Utilizing the Code Base Charge Trigger system (CBCT) and OPTUM 360 EncoderPRO software system for professional surgical services, analyzing and maintaining systems accuracy, validity and meaningfulness for both professional and facility services. Utilizes electronic patient data system and clinical information system (EpicCare) to access patient encounter information. Abstracts and enters clinical data elements as defined by the needs of the organization. Identifies and assigns principal diagnosis and procedure codes, sequencing them as...

Firsthealth Of The Carolinas FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area's only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational...

Clinic Accounts Receivable Manager Responsible for all activities in the clinic accounts receivable function. Manages billing and collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due accounts, and referring accounts to collection agencies. Codes and sequences all diagnoses and procedures using established ICD-10-CM coding rules for each patient encounter; coding will be subject to accuracy and productivity rates as determined by department manager. Maintains accurate records. Audits methods and procedures of accounts receivable function to improve efficiency and cash flow. Ensure maximum cash collection and consistent cash flow. Education: High school diploma required; graduation from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate degree (e.g. BS or AA) in business, finance, accounting, or related field preferred. Experience: Experience in healthcare billing, coding, and receivables preferred. Work record that demonstrates in-depth...

divh2Advanced Coding Position/h2pstrongPositions Location:/strong Lansing, MI/ph3Job Description/h3pstrongGeneral Purpose of Job:/strong Advanced coding position that requires review of medical record documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, as well as assignment of the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) / All Patient Refined - Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG) based on payor classification and abstracts specific data elements for each case in compliance with federal regulations. This position codes all types of inpatient records and follows the Official Guidelines of Coding and Reporting, the American Health Information Management Association, (AHIMA) Coding Ethics, as well as all American Hospital Association, (AHA) Coding Clinics, CMS directives and bulletins, Fiscal intermediary communications. Utilizes Optum CAC in accordance with established workflow. Follows University of Michigan Medicine Sparrow policies and procedures and maintains...

Job Opportunity Job ID:49762 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Advanced Description: Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job : Advanced coding position that requires review of medical record documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, as well as assignment of the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) / All Patient Refined - Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG) based on payor classification and abstracts specific data elements for each case in compliance with federal regulations. This position codes all types of inpatient records and follows the Official Guidelines of Coding and Reporting, the American Health Information Management Association, (AHIMA) Coding Ethics, as well as all American Hospital Association, (AHA) Coding Clinics, CMS directives and bulletins, Fiscal intermediary communications. Utilizes Optum CAC in accordance with established workflow. Follows...

Penn Medicine Coding Specialist Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: Performs all coding and abstracting by reviewing medical records and selecting the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure, and secondary procedures accurately. Performs analysis of the DRG assigned to produce the highest level of reimbursement to which the facility is legally entitled according to stringent coding and compliance guidelines. Responsibilities: Examines...

Are you passionate about accuracy, compliance, and the integrity of the medical record? Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center (NWMRMC) is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist/Medical Coder to join our healthcare team. In this critical role, you will support high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and financial integrity by ensuring clinical documentation is complete, accurate, and reflective of the patient's severity of illness and services provided. Your work will directly impact quality outcomes, coding accuracy, and appropriate reimbursement. About Us: At Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, we are committed to providing high quality, sustainable healthcare to the citizens of Northwest Mississippi. We believe in a collaborative work environment where each team member plays an integral role in promoting the health and well-being of our patients. Why Join Us? Mission-Driven Work: Support a...

Req Number 176729 Job Description Validates Acute Inpatient coded charts to ensure the diagnostic information leading to the assignment can be substantiated by the documentation in the Medical Record. Seeking RN candidates with a HCS-D - Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis, COS-C Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical. Remote position Job Responsibility 1.Leverages clinical expertise to identify and validate DRG code assignment. 2.Full review of CDI suggested code changes 3.Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding guidelines and principals; performs coding audits for optimization. 4.Audits and reviews Medicare/non-Medicare charts to ensure that proper standards are maintained in compliance with Federal and State regulations. 5.Applies coding rules and regulations to the validation review process. 6.Reviews codes on Medicare/non-Medicare charts for compliance to rules and conventions. 7.Communicates DRG changes and rationale to the coding and CDI...

Overview The Health Information Management Coder Inpatient Level 2 provides timely and accurate clinical and administration data to ensure optimal reimbursement for inpatient, rehab and/or skilled nursing coding to support the facility needs. Primary patient contact is only social. Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. Responsibilities Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all members of the HIM department, physicians, external customers, patients, and other department staff members. Adheres to current coding rules, regulations and requirements for inpatient coding, DRG/APR-DRG assignment, rehab coding, skilled care coding, CMG assignment,...

Job Summary Health information coding is the transformation of verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numeric or alphanumeric designations. The coding process reviews and analyzes health records to identify relevant diagnoses and procedures for distinct patient encounters. Coders are responsible for translating diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into coded form procedure codes that can be utilized for submitting claims to payers for reimbursement. A joint effort between the healthcare provider and the coder is essential to achieve complete and accurate documentation, code assignment, and reporting of diagnoses and procedures. Job Duties Reviews the content of the medical record for hospital and professional inpatient or outpatient records to identify principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and procedures performed that explain the reason for service being provided or the admission and patient severity and comply...

Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job :   Advanced coding position that requires review of medical record documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, as well as assignment of the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group, (MS-DRG) / All Patient Refined - Diagnosis Related Group, (APR-DRG) based on payor classification and abstracts specific data elements for each case in compliance with federal regulations. This position codes all types of inpatient records and follows the Official Guidelines of Coding and Reporting, the American Health Information Management Association, (AHIMA) Coding Ethics, as well as all American Hospital Association, (AHA) Coding Clinics, CMS directives and bulletins, Fiscal intermediary communications. Utilizes Optum CAC in accordance with established workflow. Follows University of Michigan Medicine – Sparrow policies and procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards....

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: Position Summary: : Codes and abstracts information from inpatient and outpatient records by careful analysis and adherence to official coding guidelines assuring appropriate reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and accuracy for clinical care analysis and provider profiling. Review coded medical records for coding and DRG accuracy by verifying that the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses,...

Job Description Validates Acute Inpatient coded charts to ensure the diagnostic information leading to the assignment can be substantiated by the documentation in the Medical Record. Job Responsibility 1.Leverages clinical expertise to identify and validate DRG code assignment. 2.Full review of CDI suggested code changes 3.Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding guidelines and principals; performs coding audits for optimization. 4.Audits and reviews Medicare/non-Medicare charts to ensure that proper standards are maintained in compliance with Federal and State regulations. 5.Applies coding rules and regulations to the validation review process. 6.Reviews codes on Medicare/non-Medicare charts for compliance to rules and conventions. 7.Communicates DRG changes and rationale to the coding and CDI staff. 8.Identifies appropriate coding changes necessary to provide the most valid documentation in compliance with Federal and State regulations. 9.Operates under...

Three Rivers Orthopedics is seeking a Certified Specialty Coder to support 11 orthopedic surgeons specializing in areas including spine and foot/ankle at 200 Delafield Road, Suite 1040, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. This full-time position runs Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with flexible hours and work from home option. Responsibilities: Utilize advanced, specialized knowledge of medical codes and coding procedures to assign and sequence appropriate diagnostic/procedure billing codes, in compliance with third party payer requirements. Monitor billing performances to ensure optimal reimbursement while adhering to regulations prohibiting unbundling and other questionable practices; prepares periodic reports for clinical staff identifying unbilled charges due to inadequate documentation. Perform all coding functions, based on staffing needs and/or department requirements. Refer problem accounts to appropriate coding or management personnel for resolution....

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Inpatient Coder position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department while ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record and maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. This position serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters, resolving questions and issues. Duties may be varied and may include many of the following: organize work schedules, create work assignments, review timecards for accuracy, conduct quality assurance audits of staff performance, develop and implement quality improvement activities, train and mentor staff, provide feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, collect/analyze/report on data, prepare reports on performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt...