DRG Auditor

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Atlanta, GA
Mid level
Healthtech • Payments • Software
The Role
The DRG Auditor is responsible for improving financial performance by validating DRG assignments and clinical documentation, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with applicable coding guidelines. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
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ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are looking for a Revenue Integrity DRG Auditor who has a comprehensive understanding of hospital Revenue Cycle Management. Significant experience in the following areas: hospital inpatient coding, DRG assignment, charge capture, and hospital reimbursement methodologies. The candidate must have experience with using excel and performing financial analysis reviews. The ideal candidate for this position can approach problem-solving challenges independently, possess leadership experience, strong attention to detail, can provide outstanding customer service and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative and team-based environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Achieve and maintain assigned client financial performance goals 

  • Validate code and DRG assignment and supporting clinical documentation based on physician documentation, UHDDS guidelines and official coding guidelines using proprietary technology and medical records 

  • Assist in prediction enhancements to increase verification rates 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Self-sufficient with strong analytical and research skills 

  • In depth knowledge related to coding hospital inpatient record types, clinical documentation, payer reimbursement methodology, medical necessity criteria, billing requirements and applicable industry based standards 

  • Remain current on ICD and CPT/ HCPC coding requirements  

  • Proficient with  Microsoft Office products and possess the ability to work effectively with computerized programs and databases 

  • Ability to communicate effectively  

  • Demonstrate independent judgment, discretion, and decision making abilities 

  • Self-motivated, hardworking individual with a high attention to detail  

  • Excellent organization skills 

 

Experience 

  • 3+ years of inpatient auditing/coding experience with ICD and CPT/HCPCS 

  • Experience working within the hospital environment preferred 

  • Experience in MS-DRG validation, APR-DRG validation and clinical validation 

  • Experience related to PSI, HAC, and other quality metrics is a plus 

 

 

Education/Certification 

  • CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CCDS or other coding/clinical certifications, credentials, or expertise preferred 

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers.  We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.  

WAYSTAR PERKS

  • Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
  • Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
  • Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays including 2 personal floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
  • Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
  • 401(K) program with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Top Skills

Excel
The Company
HQ: Louisville, KY
967 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Waystar provides market-leading technology that simplifies and unifies healthcare payments. Our cloud-based platform streamlines workflows and improves financials for healthcare providers of all kinds, and brings more transparency to the patient financial experience.

The Waystar platform is used by more than 450k providers, 750 health systems and hospitals, and 5k health plans—and integrates with all major HIS and practice management systems.

The financial and administrative challenges facing healthcare providers are daunting. Waystar’s technology platform simplifies and unifies healthcare payments across the revenue cycle. We empower healthcare organizations to automate manual work, gain insight into processes and performance, and ultimately collect more revenue.

At Waystar, we know there’s a better, more efficient way forward. Let’s climb the mountain ahead of us to reach new heights in healthcare.

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