IP DRG Auditor - Medical Coding - CCS/CIC/ CPC - 2+ Years - Remote

We are looking for experienced IP DRG Auditors with strong expertise in inpatient coding, DRG validation, clinical documentation review, and coding quality audits. The role involves reviewing inpatient medical records, ensuring coding accuracy, mentoring coders, and maintaining compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Location - Remote

Your Future Employer

A leading healthcare technology and revenue cycle management organization delivering coding, auditing, and clinical documentation solutions to global healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

- Conducting comprehensive IP DRG audits to validate diagnosis, procedure codes, DRG assignment, POA indicators, and discharge disposition based on clinical documentation.
- Reviewing inpatient medical records to ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines, IPPS methodology, and organizational quality standards.
- Mentoring coding professionals by providing coding education, audit feedback, and guidance to improve coding accuracy and productivity.
- Maintaining audit logs, productivity reports, clarification trackers, and ensuring timely issue escalation while adhering to project protocols.
- Ensuring compliance with HIPAA, OIG guidelines, organizational SOPs, and regulatory coding standards.

Requirements

- Minimum 2 years of experience in IP DRG Coding or IP DRG Auditing.
- Mandatory certification: CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), or CPC (Certified Professional Coder).
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Science.




- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG methodology, IPPS, clinical documentation review, and inpatient coding guidelines.
- Hands-on experience with 3M Encoder, NLP tools, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

What Is in It for You

- Opportunity to work on complex inpatient coding and auditing assignments.
- Exposure to global healthcare coding standards and advanced coding technologies.
- Cooperative environment with continuous learning and certification support.
- Career growth in medical coding quality, auditing, and clinical documentation.
- Competitive compensation and stable work environment.

Reach Us

If you feel this role aligns with your career aspirations, please share your updated CV via email at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Disclaimer

Crescendo Global specializes in Senior to C-level niche recruitment. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Note

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not respond individually. If you do not hear back within 1 week, please consider your profile not shortlisted.

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