DRG Reviewer (Onsite)

Machinify • Nashville, TN

4d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Onsite DRG Reviewer is responsible for providing MS-DRG and APR-DRG audits services at provider locations on behalf of our clients This role requires expertise in healthcare payment methodologies and audit and review criteria to target key claims for review and recovery. The DRG Reviewer examines medical records to validate accuracy of the UB and items billed for accurate DRG assignment along with appropriate customer payment policies applied to each case reviewed. The DRG Reviewer must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong customer service skills are required. This position is an onsite audit position that requires the DRG Reviewer to live in the commutable vicinity of Nashville, TN and be able to go onsite daily to the facilities as scheduled.

Requirements

• National certification as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Minimum of five years hospital inpatient coding for IPPS reimbursement and/or at least 2 years’ experience performing DRG validation.
• Previous auditing/ recovery experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the DRG structure and regulatory requirements
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing (active/unrestricted license); or
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in health information management; or
• Work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at leadership discretion
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator; or
• RHIT- Registered Health Information Technician; or
• CCDS – Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist; or
• CDIP – Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner; or
• CCS - Certified Coding Specialist; or
• CPC-H, Certified Professional Coder-H (Hospital Based); or
• CIC, Certified Inpatient Coder
• Inpatient claims auditing, quality assurance or recovery auditing experience of 2 years or more required
• Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity experience of 2 years or more required
• Exhibits high standards for quality and attention to detail
• Displays deep patterns of curiosity and mastery to understand the root cause of events and behaviors
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical review judgment to make clinical and/or coding determinations
• Solid knowledge and understanding of clinical criteria and documentation requirements to successfully substantiate code assignments
• Subject matter expert in DRG methodologies (e.g., MS & APR)
• Subject matter expert in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding methodologies, UHDDS definitions, Official Coding Guidelines and AHA’s Coding Clinic Guidelines
• Demonstrates ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal direct supervision
• Experience working with laptops and multiple monitors
• Experience working remotely
• Working knowledge of Windows office systems including full Microsoft Suite and Teams
• Experience with various forms of software and experience engaging development teams
• Experience with Encoder/Grouper programs (TruCode/3M) and/or similar coding and auditing tools
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional stooping, and reaching; May require lifting up to 25 pounds; Requires a normal range of vision and hearing with or without accommodations; Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Requires ability to travel to multiple locations, as scheduled, within the commutable vicinity of residence.
• National certification as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Highly recommend ICD-10 specialized training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the DRG structure and other health care payment methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Minimum of five to seven years hospital inpatient coding for PPS reimbursement or at least 2 years experience performing DRG validation.
• Proven self-direction in the planning and execution of DRG validation and recovery functions.
• Demonstrated exemplary professional coding judgment.
• Confirmed effective communication in staff supervision and teaching.
• Proven operations analysis, including productivity and financial skills.
• Ability to adhere to the highest ethical standards including honesty, integrity, dedication and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to gain support for ideas and lead others to accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrated success rate in selection of cases that result in overpayment/recovery
• Organization, flexibility and multiple task/project orientation to handle duties assigned.
• Skill in focusing on desired results, determining what is important and urgent, clarifying next steps, and delegating effectively to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Must possess excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple computer applications (MS Office), DRG Grouper/Pricer software, and encoder software.

Responsibilities

• Claims Review: Responsible for auditing patient medical records using clinical and coding guideline knowledge along with payer requirements to ensure reimbursement accuracy.
• Written Communication: Provide clear, concise, and compelling rationale and supporting clinical evidence to provider or payer for recommendations or reconsiderations of unsupported billed codes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with team leaders to ensure DRG denial is thoroughly reviewed.
• Coding Knowledge: Maintains expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions and rules, Official Coding Guidelines and American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic.
• Quality and Time Management: Perform all audits in observance of organizational quality and timeliness standards set by the audit operations management team, meets productivity requirements
• Technically savvy: Ability to use multiple tools, provider systems, and different medical records systems to perform audits in a comprehensive and timely manner
• Proficiency: Utilizes proprietary auditing systems and intellectual property with a high level of proficiency to make sound and consistent audit determinations and rationales
• HIPAA Compliance: Assures HIPAA compliance for protected health information.
• Presentation skills: Participates in exit interviews with the client summarizing audit findings, which can vary depending on client/ facility
• Practice Standards: Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Days
• Eligibility for health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) plan participation with company match, and flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, and parental leave.
• Remote and hybrid work options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees