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The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gainwell Technologies is a company focused on solving complex healthcare challenges. They are seeking a Clinical DRG Auditor responsible for performing DRG validation reviews of medical records and ensuring the accuracy of coding assignments. The role involves auditing medical records, documenting findings, and providing support for regulatory compliance. Responsibilities • Performs audits of medical record documentation to determine the accuracy of principal and secondary diagnosis (including MCC & CC) and procedure codes.
Adheres to official coding guidelines, coding clinics and regulatory guidelines and mandates. Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise and clinical knowledge to substantiate conclusions. Utilizes HMS proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to document audit determinations and rationale. Applies clinical review judgment to make coding validation determinations including sequencing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS procedural codes for inpatient claims • Consistently achieves productivity and quality performance standards established by management • Assists management with training new Coders or Clinical DRG Auditors to include daily monitoring, mentoring, feedback and education • Maintains current knowledge of coding guidelines and successfully completes required CEUs to maintain RN license and coding certification • Responsible for attending training and scheduled meetings to enhance skills and working knowledge of clinical policies, procedures, rules, and regulations Skills • Active, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States and in the state of primary home residency, active compact multistate unrestricted RN license as defined by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), required • At least one of the following Coding Certifications is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, CCDS or CPC • 3+ years clinical experience in an inpatient hospital setting required • 2+ years of MS DRG/APR DRG coding or auditing experience with expert knowledge of ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines and DRG reimbursement methodologies • Expert knowledge of ICD -10-CM coding including but not limited to; expert knowledge of principal diagnosis selection, complications/comorbidities (CCs) and major complications/comorbidities (MCCs), and conditions that impact severity of illness (SOI) and risk of mortality (ROM) • Expert knowledge of ICD-10-PCS coding methodologies, code sequencing, and discharge disposition in accordance with CMS requirements, Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and Coding Clinic guidance • Demonstrated ability to apply clinical review judgment to make clinical determinations • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and typing, i.e., bolthires Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet browsers and in virtual meeting tools i.e., bolthires Teams, Zoom, etc Benefits • Flexible vacation policy • 401(k) employer match • Comprehensive health benefits • Educational assistance • Leadership and technical development academies Company Overview • Gainwell Technologies is a provider of Information Technology & Services.
It is a sub-organization of Veritas Capital. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job