What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnosis Related Group Auditor-Inpatient Coding position at HMH HOSPITALS CORPORATION?
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The Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) Auditor is responsible for auditing clinical documentation that supports code assignment for compliance with billing regulations, this includes compliance with the Conditions of Participation for CMS. The DRG auditor is responsible for ensuring coding accuracy, coding consistency and efficiency in filing of inpatient claims. Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Quality Liaison to assist in reviewing quality initiatives directed at system-wide quality indicators (i.e. Mortality, Patient Safety Indicators [PSI], Hospital Acquired Conditions, Severe Maternal Morbidity, etc.) and clinical evidence to support Diagnosis-related group (DRG), principal diagnosis, and secondary diagnoses assignments. All duties are performed across the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network.
This is a 100% remote position and weekends are as needed.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
- Formal Health Information Management (HIM) education.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive coding review in ICD-10-CM and DRG methodologies.
- Knowledge of POA/HAC, PSI and core measures.
- Knowledge in data collection.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Knowledge of the DRG structure and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in claims processing and data management responsibilities.
- Knowledge in Patient Safety/Quality Management.
- Auditing experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Certified Coding Specialist.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Registered Health Information Administrator Certification or Registered Health Information Technician.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
