Inpatient DRG Validator (Acute Care)

Elevance Health; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking an Inpatient DRG Validator to audit inpatient medical records and generate high quality recoverable claims across lines of business. The role includes clinical reviews of documentation to ensure accurate DRG assignments and coding integrity.

The position requires 5+ years of ICD-9/10CM and DRG experience, RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC certifications, and a background in hospital coding or QA. Remote work with in-person training is supported and some locations may apply.

Qualifications

• AA/AS or minimum of 5 years of experience in claims auditing, quality assurance, or recovery auditing.
• RHIA certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator and/or RHIT certification as a Registered Health Information Technician and/or CCS as a Certified Coding Specialist and/or CIC as a Certified Inpatient Coder.
• Requires 5 years of experience working with ICD-9/10CM, MS-DRG, AP-DRG and APR-DRG.

Responsibilities

• Audits claims by integrating medical chart coding principles, clinical guidelines and objectivity in the performance of medical audit activities.
• Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise, clinical guidelines, and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions.
• Utilizes audit tools and auditing workflow systems and reference information to make audit determinations and generate audit findings letters.
• Maintains accuracy and quality standards as set by audit management for the auditing concept, valid claim identification, and documentation purposes (e.g., letter writing).
• Identifies new claim types by identifying potential claims outside of the concept where additional recoveries may be available, such as re-admissions, Inpatient to Outpatient, and HACs.
• Suggests and develops high quality, high value concept and or process improvement and efficiency recommendations.

Skills

ICD-10 coding expertise

Quality auditing

Clinical guidelines

Auditing

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

Anticipated Job Posting End Date: 08/17/2026
Virtual:This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Inpatient DRG Validator is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records and generating high quality recoverable claims for the benefit of the company, for all lines of business, and its clients. Also responsible for performing clinical reviews of medical records and other documentation to evaluate issues of coding and DRG assignment accuracy. Specializes in review of DRG coding via medical record and attending physician’s statement sent in by acute care hospitals on submitted DRG.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Analyzes and audits claims by integrating medical chart coding principles, clinical guidelines and objectivity in the performance of medical audit activities.
• Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise, clinical guidelines, and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions.
• Utilizes audit tools and auditing workflow systems and reference information to make audit determinations and generate audit findings letters.
• Maintains accuracy and quality standards as set by audit management for the auditing concept, valid claim identification, and documentation purposes (e.g., letter writing).
• Identifies new claim types by identifying potential claims outside of the concept where additional recoveries may be available, such as re-admissions, Inpatient to Outpatient, and HACs.
• Suggests and develops high quality, high value concept and or process improvement and efficiency recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires at least one of the following: AA/AS or minimum of 5 years of experience in claims auditing, quality assurance, or recovery auditing.
• Requires at least one of the following certifications: RHIA certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator and/or RHIT certification as a Registered Health Information Technician and/or CCS as a Certified Coding Specialist and/or CIC as a Certified Inpatient Coder.
• Requires 5 years of experience working with ICD-9/10CM, MS-DRG, AP-DRG and APR-DRG.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities And Experiences

• BA/BS preferred.
• Experience with vendor based Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) Coding/Clinical Validation Audit setting or hospital coding or quality assurance environment preferred.
• Broad knowledge of medical claims billing/payment systems provider billing guidelines, payer reimbursement policies, billing validation criteria and coding terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures in all facets of benefit programs management with heavy emphasis in negotiation preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $95,172 to $149,556.
Location(s): Illinois; Maryland; Minnesota; Nevada
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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