Remote DRG Reviewer - Level 1

Summary

Join MedReview, a leading authority in payment integrity solutions, as a Level 1 DRG Reviewer. Conduct initial reviews of claims within the CORE application, analyze and review inpatient claims, and collaborate with physician reviewers.

Requirements

• Coding Certification required (at least one of the following is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment). Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Heath Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Candidates with a Registered Heath Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) will be considered but will need to obtain an inpatient coding certification (CCS or CIC) within 12 months of hire
• College level courses in medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical coding courses
• At least 1 year of experience in MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding experience through acute care inpatient coding, auditing, and/or payment integrity DRG Validation
• Adherence to the Official Coding and Reporting guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic determinations, and CMS and other regulatory compliance guidelines and mandates
• Requires working knowledge of applicable industry-based standards
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and other applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review inpatient claims following the Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines to validate the reported ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to ensure proper DRG assignment for accurate billing
• Demonstrates the ability to perform a comprehensive initial review as outlined in the standard operating procedures and departmental guides
• Collaborates with physician reviewers, as needed
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload and complete tasks independently
• Required attendance of all departmental team meetings and/or training
• Work on other duties or tasks, as necessary
• Report productivity daily utilizing department productivity report
• Meet/exceed productivity expectations as outlined in the department productivity policy
• Maintains 95% accuracy in claim reviews
• Complies with organization policy and procedures

Benefits

• Healthcare that fits your needs - We offer excellent medical, dental, and vision plan options that provide coverage to employees and dependents
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off - Accrued PTO starting day one, plus additional days off when you’re not feeling well, and 11 observed holidays
• Wellness - We care about your well-being. From Commuter Benefits to FSAs we’ve got you covered
• Learning & Development - Through continued education/mentorship on the job and our investment in LinkedIn Learning, we’re focused on your growth as a working professional