Remote DRG Validator - Inpatient Coding & Audits

HCCS - Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Fully remote

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services (HCCS) is seeking experienced DRG Validators for full-time and part-time, fully remote roles. Candidates should have extensive DRG validation, inpatient auditing, and complex inpatient coding experience, and must reside in the United States.

We offer direct-hire W-2 positions with stability, long-term career growth, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Active AHIMA or AAPC coding certification required.
• CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification is required.
• CDIP and/or CCDS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years APR-DRG/DRG coding experience in Level II Trauma Center or higher.
• Minimum of 1 year inpatient auditing experience in Level II Trauma Center or higher.
• Previous DRG/APR-DRG validation experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment.
• Ability to identify coding opportunities and provide audit findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Identify coding opportunities and validate DRG assignments.
• Provide clear audit findings and recommendations.
• Communicate with clients to improve coding accuracy.

Skills

DRG validation

Inpatient auditing

Trauma coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services (HCCS) is seeking experienced DRG Validators for full-time and part-time, fully remote roles. Candidates should have extensive DRG validation, inpatient auditing, and complex inpatient coding experience, and must reside in the United States.

We offer direct-hire W-2 positions with stability, long-term career growth, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and medical coverage.