Auditor Clinical Validation Diagnosis Related Group

Title: Auditor Clinical Validation DRG

Location: Remote, United States

Department: Audit - Healthcare

Job Description:

Overview

This auditing role will focus on Coding & Clinical Chart Validation for our Inpatient audits. The ideal candidate for this position needs to have both a clinical (nurse) and a coding / auditing background focused on the following disciplines from a coding and billing perspective: Inpatient DRG/APR-DRG. This position is responsible for auditing inpatient claims and documenting the results of those audits, with a focus on clinical review, coding accuracy, and the appropriateness of treatment setting and services delivered.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and Audits Claims. Integrates medical chart coding principles, clinical guidelines and objectivity in performance of medical audit activities. Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise, clinical guidelines, and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions. Performs work independently.
• Effectively Utilizes Audit Tools. Utilizes Cotiviti proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to make audit determinations and generate audit letters.
• Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Productivity. Maintains production goals set by the audit operations management team.
• Meets or Exceed Standards/Guidelines for Accuracy and Quality. Achieves the expected level of accuracy and quality set by the audit for the auditing concept, for valid claim.
• identification and documentation (letter writing).
  Identifies New Claim Types.
• Identifies potential claims outside of the concept where additional recoveries may be available.
• Suggests and develops high quality, high value concept and or process improvement, tools, etc.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and the requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

Education (at least one of the following are required):

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing (active /unrestricted license).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree Health Information Management (RHIA or RHIT).
• High school diploma or GED plus equivalent experience of 5+ years’ experience in claims auditing, quality assurance, or recovery auditing...ideally in a DRG / Clinical Validation Audit setting or a hospital environment.

Coding/CDI Certification (at least one of the following are required and are to be maintained as a condition of employment):

• RHIA or RHIT.
• CPC.
• Inpatient Coding Credential – CCS, CIC, CDIP or CCDS.

Experience (required):

• 5 to 7+ years of working with ICD-9/10CM, MS-DRG, AP-DRG and APR-DRG with a broad knowledge of medical claims billing/payment systems provider billing guidelines, payer reimbursement policies, medical necessity criteria and coding terminology.
• Adherence to official coding guidelines, coding clinic determinations and CMS and other regulatory compliance guidelines and mandates. Requires expert coding knowledge - DRG, APRDRG, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes.
• Requires working knowledge of and applicable industry-based standards.
• Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, TEAMS, and other applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mental Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Base compensation is paid hourly at $45.67 per hour (95k annualized). This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Cotiviti is an equal employment opportunity employer. Cotiviti recruits, hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for a specific job. Selection of employees is made without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic carrier status, military service, veteran status, uniformed service member status, disability, or any other category of class protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions and personnel actions, such as hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are and will continue to be administered in accordance with, and to further the principle of, equal employment opportunity.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Cotiviti will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)