Remote DRG Validator


Categories :
Virtual Desk Jobs
Published
January 3, 2020
Expires
May 21, 2047
Location
West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Category
Job Type
Remote  
Job ID
Virtual Desk Jobs
Base Salary
$18.00-$35.00 per hour
Salary Ranges
0 - $25,000 per year
Responsibilities
Home office setup with office skills
Education Requirements
High school
Education Experience
Not specified
Work Hours
Day-time shift
Qualifications
Experienced
Street Address
8805 Allegheny Street

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

Apply To Become A Medical Coding Agent:
https://virtualdeskjobs.com/join-now/

Please reference Agent ID code VDJTanyaPhilip.

Please contact us directly to discuss remote medical coding job openings at 405-494-0214.

Chat live with our HR Recruiter:  https://tawk.to/chat/5c25356c82491369ba9faecc/default

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.

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