DRG Revenue Integrity Auditor (Sign-on Bonus Available)!

SFNet; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SFNet is seeking a DRG Revenue Integrity Auditor (DRG - A) to perform DRG validation and quality audits on inpatient charts, ensuring true clinical representation in codes and compliance with CMS guidelines. The role involves chart reviews, PE reviewing, and potential query development to achieve accurate coding and SI/morbidity outcomes.

The candidate should have 5+ years in acute care or vendor settings, CCS certification, and strong analytical skills, with experience in EMR systems and

Qualifications

• Five or more years working in an acute care setting or a third-party vendor as a DRG Auditor or CDS.
• CCS certification or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Experience with telecommuting and electronic medical record systems.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and CDI best practices.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to coding guidelines and CDI best practices per AHIMA/ACDIS.
• Analyze records for potential query opportunities and correct code sequencing.
• Maintain quality of reviews and ensure accurate capture of the clinical picture.
• Stay up to date with official coding guidelines and clinical criteria.
• Provide training materials and shadow new hires as needed.
• Assist with project data analysis, reporting and client feedback.

Skills

CCS

Analytical skills

Team player

Strong mathematical skills

Education

CCS certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Teams

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The DRG Revenue Integrity Auditor (DRG - A) performs Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) validation and quality audits on Inpatient charts. The DRG - A will perform chart reviews and will ensure that all reviewed charts capture the patient’s true clinical picture from the codes assigned by the facility’s coders in compliance with federal laws. The DRG - A will utilize International Classification of Diseases - Clinical Modification (CM) and Procedure Coding System (PCS) Terminology to ensure accurate coding. Responsible for validating proper sequencing and accuracy of ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, POA assignments, severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM), Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) capture CMI and other coding factors. Usage of most current Clinical Criteria, MCG, InterQual, payers’ Clinical Policy Bulletins, CMS Guidelines, NCDs and/or LCDs. Adherence to all coding guidelines and CDI best practices, as endorsed by ACDIS and AHIMA, to determine correct coding that is clinically supported and composing and sending queries when necessary. Analyze records for potential query opportunities and appropriate code assignment along with correct code sequencing. Maintain quality of reviews by making sure the true clinical picture is captured timely. Staying up to date with medical and coding guidelines, along with advancements within their field. Support CorroHealth in developing accurate training materials. Provide training and shadowing to new hires. Assist CorroHealth with project data analysis, reporting, and feedback internally and externally to CorroHealth clients. Maintain professional etiquette. Ensures all PHI is appropriately stored and delivered to authorized individuals. Meets or exceeds production and quality metrics. Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings. Additionally, DRG - A may also be required to audit clients’ clinical documentation integrity (CDI) program to include query review, analysis of coding, and overall program accuracy. Responsible to keep up with your company and EMR access log ins and passwords. All other position related duties as delegated by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: The essential duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general duties and responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. This position may perform all or most of the primary duties listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the Team Member’s performance objectives as outlined by the Team Member’s immediate Leadership Team Member.

Important Duties and Responsibilities

• Adherence to all coding guidelines and CDI best practices, as endorsed by ACDIS and AHIMA, to determine correct coding that is clinically supported
• Analyze records for potential query opportunities and appropriate code assignment and code sequencing
• Maintain quality of reviews and making sure the true clinical picture is captured, along with ensuring chart review productivity
• Staying up to date with official coding guidelines, coding clinics and clinical criteria
• Available to provide training to other new hires, if required, along with supporting development of training materials, as well as clinical, coding and CDI policies
• Assisting with project data analysis, reporting, and feedback both internally and to clients
• In all situations, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patient health and client information, and follows the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and adheres to official coding guidelines and compliance practices, standards, and procedures
• Conduct chart reviews as assigned, meeting the productivity standards as set forth for each project or record type
• Communicates with coworkers in an open and respectful manner that promotes teamwork and knowledge sharing
• When interacting with clients, always conducts themselves in a professional manner, exhibiting excellent relationship, work performance and communication skill so as to support the company and its business interests
• Maintenance of professional credentials and knowledge of CDI, coding, reimbursement, and compliance issues through continuing education
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Work Experience

• Five or more years working in an acute care setting or a third-party vendor as a DRG Auditor or Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS).
• Prior experience of working as a CDI/Coding auditor is preferred but NOT a requirement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have CCS
• Experience with telecommuting and electronic medical record systems required
• Good computer skills and familiarity with commonly used work apps, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Strong analytical skills
• Works well with numbers, using basic math skillsStrong team player
• Ability to work with multiple and diverse clients and projects
• Ability to switch between multiple clients throughout the day and week
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain and access multiple files

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described. Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment. The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required. At times, Team Members are subject to sitting for prolonged periods. Infrequently, Team Member must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. Team Member may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines. A job description is only intended as a guideline and is only part of the Team Member’s function. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.