CrawlJobs Logo

DRG Validation Coding Auditor

United States, Cincinnati · Job Posted March 01, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

The Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor is responsible for reviewing acute inpatient medical records to ensure accurate coding, compliant documentation, and appropriate DRG assignment. The role focuses on identifying coding errors, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing reimbursement, and providing education and feedback to coders and CDI teams.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform detailed audits of inpatient records to validate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, DRG assignment (MS-DRG, APR-DRG, TRICARE), and clinical documentation accuracy
  • Ensure documentation supports coded diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, and resource utilization
  • Identify overpayments and underpayments through claim analysis (including 30-day lookbacks)
  • Provide clear, compliant audit recommendations aligned with Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinics
  • Partner with CDI specialists to identify documentation improvement and query opportunities
  • Maintain productivity, quality standards, and client turnaround expectations
  • Stay current on regulatory changes, reimbursement policies, and coding updates
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and compliance risk identification

Requirements

  • 5+ years inpatient coding experience
  • 3+ years facility coding audit experience (DRG/APC validation)
  • Strong knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and DRG payment systems
  • Proficiency in EMRs, encoders, proprietary audit systems, and Microsoft Office
  • Deep understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Solid grasp of medical and surgical terminology
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Required certification (CCS preferred): CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
  • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

DRG Validation Coding Auditor

8 matching positions

Remote Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor

Our company is searching for a Remote Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor to...
Location
Location
United States , Indianapolis
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of recent inpatient coding experience
  • At least 3 years of acute inpatient coding audit experience
  • Active CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) certification
  • Deep knowledge of DRG payment and reimbursement systems (MS-DRG, APR-DRG, Tricare, etc.)
  • Proven ability to independently interpret complex medical records, identify documentation gaps, and communicate required improvements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Perform comprehensive audits of all acute inpatient medical records to identify coding errors, compliance concerns, and educational opportunities
  • Interpret, evaluate, and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding principles and guidelines to ensure documentation adequately supports the coded diagnoses and procedures
  • Verify that assigned DRGs accurately reflect patient severity and resource utilization according to MS, APR, Tricare, and related payment methodologies
  • Research regulatory requirements and provide clear, well-supported recommendations in audit reports
  • Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) specialists to pinpoint and communicate documentation and/or physician query opportunities
  • Write concise, constructive feedback and educational notes for coders, referencing the latest official coding guidelines and AHA Coding Clinics
  • Maintain established productivity and quality standards as measured by audit leadership
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor

The Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor is responsible for reviewing acute i...
Location
Location
United States , Sharonville
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5+ years inpatient coding experience
  • 3+ years facility coding audit experience (DRG/APC validation)
  • Strong knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and DRG payment systems
  • Proficiency in EMRs, encoders, proprietary audit systems, and Microsoft Office
  • Deep understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Solid grasp of medical and surgical terminology
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Required certification (CCS preferred): CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Perform detailed audits of inpatient records to validate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, DRG assignment (MS-DRG, APR-DRG, TRICARE), and clinical documentation accuracy
  • Ensure documentation supports coded diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, and resource utilization
  • Identify overpayments and underpayments through claim analysis (including 30-day lookbacks)
  • Provide clear, compliant audit recommendations aligned with Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinics
  • Partner with CDI specialists to identify documentation improvement and query opportunities
  • Maintain productivity, quality standards, and client turnaround expectations
  • Stay current on regulatory changes, reimbursement policies, and coding updates
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and compliance risk identification
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right

Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor

The Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor is responsible for reviewing acute i...
Location
Location
United States , Sharonville
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5+ years inpatient coding experience
  • 3+ years facility coding audit experience (DRG/APC validation)
  • Strong knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and DRG payment systems
  • Proficiency in EMRs, encoders, proprietary audit systems, and Microsoft Office
  • Deep understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Solid grasp of medical and surgical terminology
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Required certification (CCS preferred): CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Perform detailed audits of inpatient records to validate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, DRG assignment (MS-DRG, APR-DRG, TRICARE), and clinical documentation accuracy
  • Ensure documentation supports coded diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, and resource utilization
  • Identify overpayments and underpayments through claim analysis (including 30-day lookbacks)
  • Provide clear, compliant audit recommendations aligned with Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinics
  • Partner with CDI specialists to identify documentation improvement and query opportunities
  • Maintain productivity, quality standards, and client turnaround expectations
  • Stay current on regulatory changes, reimbursement policies, and coding updates
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and compliance risk identification
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right

Inpatient DRG Nursing Auditor

Join our team in Manila as Inpatient DRG Nursing Auditor. If you’re a registered...
Location
Location
Philippines , Taguig City
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
accesshealthcare.com Logo
Access Healthcare LLC
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Good Comprehension skills
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills
  • Curious and willing to ask relevant questions
  • Ability to understand client guidelines related to insurance advantage claims
  • Must be Philippine Registered Nurse with Active license
  • Must have an experience in clinical and audit in IP DRG
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Conduct initial audit reviews to validate billed diagnoses and DRG code are supported by medical records
  • Record audit results and document finding notes based on policies using professional clinical resources
  • Perform provider appeals reviews and render decision to either uphold or overturn original finding
  • Review questionable encoder results, complex cases, and appeal reviews to facilitate referrals to clinical department as needed
  • Propose new audit concepts supported by your research and analysis
  • Define new audit concept criteria and test and validate new concepts developed by analytics team
  • Escalate facility issues per client guidance
Read More
Arrow Right
New

IT Training Lead

The IT Training Lead will drive technology learning and user adoption across the...
Location
Location
United States , Delray Beach
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in IT training, instructional design, technical enablement, or learning and development
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and content development skills
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, user-friendly training.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design, develop, and deliver IT training programs in instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced formats
  • Take lead in the Microsoft Copilot and AI training strategy, including onboarding, advanced use cases, responsible AI usage, and ongoing enablement
  • Partner with IT leadership to support new technology rollouts, system upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives
  • Create and maintain training content, including videos, guides, tutorials, and job aids
  • Identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning solutions to improve adoption and productivity
  • Gather feedback and measure training effectiveness to continuously improve programs.
Read More
Arrow Right
New

K Kitchen Representative

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties...
Location
Location
United States , New Albany
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.circlek.com Logo
Circle K
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team player who can work well with others or independently
  • Acts with integrity
  • keeps commitments
  • Contagious positive attitude
  • Focuses on achieving results while having fun
  • Frequently bend, twist at waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk
  • Occasionally climb and descend ladders
  • Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises
  • Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner
  • Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties
  • Prepares and serves food items in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations
  • Ensures product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met
  • Keeps accurate cash, sales, and inventory control records
  • Follows all government laws and safety codes
  • Completes reports on all incidents following our 5-minute rule policy
  • Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FT)
  • Vacation paid time off
  • Company holidays paid at time and a half
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Discount Meal Benefit
  • Wellness Plan
Read More
Arrow Right
New

K Kitchen Representative

Location
Location
United States , Decatur
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.circlek.com Logo
Circle K
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team player who can work well with others or independently
  • Acts with integrity
  • keeps commitments
  • Contagious positive attitude
  • Focuses on achieving results while having fun
  • Frequently bend, twist at waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk
  • Occasionally climb and descend ladders
  • Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises
  • Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner
  • Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties
  • Prepares and serves food items in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations
  • Ensures product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met
  • Keeps accurate cash, sales, and inventory control records
  • Follows all government laws and safety codes
  • Completes reports on all incidents following our 5-minute rule policy
  • Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FT)
  • Vacation paid time off
  • Company holidays paid at time and a half
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Discount Meal Benefit
  • Wellness Plan
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Restaurant Assistant Manager

This position assists the Restaurant Manager (RM) with daily operations of the r...
Location
Location
United States , Holly Springs
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.circlek.com Logo
Circle K
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Full time required
  • availability during all hours of operation and at least one hour pre-opening and post-closing required
  • Valid state Driver's License required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Motivates, coaches, and leads team members
  • Acts with integrity
  • keeps commitments
  • Contagious positive attitude
  • Focuses on achieving results while having fun
  • Ability to gain control during stressful situations
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assists the Restaurant Manager with daily operations of the restaurant and supervises the team in their absence
  • Leads and coaches Restaurant Team Members and partners with the management team to maintain the Company and Brand operational standards
  • Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner
  • coaches and corrects team
  • Conducts second interviews for team members and shift leads
  • Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties
  • Assigns shift duties to team members and follows up to ensure completion
  • Directs team and ensures all food items are prepared and served in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations
  • Coaches team members to follow guidelines for food preparation and production management
  • Cascades relevant information to team members and assists with new product training
What we offer
What we offer
  • Unlimited tip pooling
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Vacation paid time off
  • Company holidays paid at time and a half
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right