Remote DRG Validator
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Description
Virtual Desk Jobs is searching for someone to fill the position of Remote DRG Validator. Below is what this job entails.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform remote review of selected inpatient discharges from Client’s editing program for DRG validation purposes utilizing Client’s encoder software, clinical information system, and abstracting system.
- Perform a comprehensive review of the inpatient discharges to confirm:
- Correct principal diagnosis selection and to check if co-existing diagnoses exist during the time of the admission.
- Appropriate secondary diagnoses including, but not limited to, complications, co-morbidities, and major CC’s.
- Correct procedure code(s) selection.
- Proper sequencing.
- Accuracy of Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) code.
- The severity of Illness (SOI) and Risk of Mortality (ROM) classification validation.
- Present On Admission (POA) indicator.
- Correct discharge status.
- Potential for conditions relative to Patient Safety Indicators (PSI).
- Perform the review based on AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM guidelines, CMS ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set definitions.
- Assess if the clinical documentation supports the diagnoses and procedure codes reported.
- Enter coding changes found into the internal database tracking system.
- Release all change discharges in Client’s abstracting system and/or DRG editing system.
- Display a positive attitude within the organization in support of the organization’s programs and mission.
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate goals and objectives.
- Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information.
Compensation and Benefits: Competitive; commensurate with experience
Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance. 401K Plan and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Pay: $18.00 - $35.00 per hour
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Skills
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent. RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC credential required.
3–5 years of Inpatient coding and DRG validation experience in an acute care setting.
Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of AHA coding guidelines and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding system.
Knowledge of MS-DRG and NYS-APR grouper logic, and CMS regulations is required.
Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
PC proficient, having a functional knowledge of facility EMR, encoder, and other support software.