Auditor DRG Validation (CMS Audits)

Cotiviti; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid family leave

9 paid holidays per year

PTO

Job summary

Cotiviti is seeking an experienced inpatient coding auditor to drive DRG accuracy and chart validation across inpatient claims. The role requires a strong coding/auditing background in inpatient DRG coding, with responsibility for auditing, documenting results, and ensuring appropriate treatment settings and services.

This position starts on 11/9/2026. Base compensation is hourly at $45.67 (about $95k annually), with eligibility for discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience with ICD-9/10CM, MS-DRG, AP-DRG and APR-DRG
• Expert coding knowledge—DRG, APR-DRG, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes
• Proficiency with standard office software and documentation tools (Word, Excel, Access)

Responsibilities

• Audit Inpatient DRG Claims using clinical guidelines and payer rules
• Apply CPT/ICD-10 coding principles to identify and document discrepancies
• Maintain audit productivity and quality, and produce audit letters
• Identify new claim types and opportunities for recovery, with process improvements

Skills

Medical coding

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

RHIA or RHIT

Bachelors in Health Information Management

Tools

Word

Access

Excel

TEAMS

Job description

Overview

This auditing role will focus on Coding & Clinical Chart Validation for our Inpatient audits. The ideal candidate for this position needs to havea coding/auditing background focused on Inpatient DRG Coding from a coding and billing perspective. This position is responsible for auditing inpatient DRG and documenting the results of those audits with a focus on coding accuracy and the appropriateness of treatment setting and services delivered.

This role will start on 11/9/2026.

Responsibilities

• Audits Inpatient DRG Claims:
  • Utilizes medical chart coding principles and client specific guidelines in performance of medical audit activities with Inpatient DRG claims.
  • Draws on advanced clinical expertise and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions.
  • Performs work independently, reviews and interprets medical records and applies in-depth knowledge of coding principles to determine potential billing/coding issues.
• Effectively Utilizes Audit Tools. Utilizes Cotiviti proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to make audit determinations and generate audit letters.
• Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Productivity. Maintains production goals set by the audit operations management team.
• Meets or Exceed Standards/Guidelines for Accuracy and Quality. Achieves the expected level of accuracy and quality set by the audit for the auditing concept, for valid claim.
• identification and documentation (letter writing).Identifies New Claim Types.
• Identifies potential claims outside of the concept where additional recoveries may be available.
• Suggests and develops high quality, high value concept and or process improvement, tools, etc.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and the requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

Education (at least one of the following are required):

• Associate or bachelor’s degree Health Information Management (RHIA or RHIT).
• High school diploma or GED plus equivalent experience of 5+ years’ experience in claims auditing, quality assurance, or recovery auditing...ideally in a DRG / Clinical Validation Audit setting or a hospital environment.

Coding/CDI Certification (at least one of the following are required and are to be maintained as a condition of employment):

• RHIA or RHIT.
• CPC.
• Inpatient Coding Credential – CCS, CIC, CDIP or CCDS.

Experience (required):

• 5 to 7+ years of working with ICD-9/10CM, MS-DRG, AP-DRG and APR-DRG with a broad knowledge of medical claims billing/payment systems provider billing guidelines, payer reimbursement policies, medical necessity criteria and coding terminology.
• Adherence to official coding guidelines, coding clinic determinations and CMS and other regulatory compliance guidelines and mandates. Requires expert coding knowledge - DRG, APRDRG, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes.
• Requires working knowledge of and applicable industry-based standards.
• Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, TEAMS, and other applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mental Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

This role will start on XXX

Base compensation is paid hourly at $45.67 per hour (95k annualized). Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to ourCareers page.

Date of posting: 9/16/2026

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