Job description
Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services (HCCS) is seeking an experiencedDRG Validator to join our growing team. This is a full-time, fully remote opportunity for a highly skilled coding professional with extensive experience in DRG validation, inpatient auditing, and complex inpatient coding.
At HCCS, we are committed to providing stable, long-term careers. Every member of our team is a direct-hire W-2 employee who plays an important role in delivering high-quality coding services to our clients. We proudly keep all coding operations within the United States, allowing us to maintain exceptional quality while supporting American coding professionals.
If you have a strong background in DRG validation, inpatient auditing, and complex trauma coding, we encourage you to apply.
Position Requirements:
Active AHIMA or AAPC coding certification required.
CCS certification required.
CDIP and/or CCDS certification preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of recent APR-DRG/DRG coding experience in a Level II Trauma Center or higher.
Minimum of 1 year of recent inpatient auditing experience in a Level II Trauma Center or higher.
Previous DRG/APR-DRG validation experience required.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines, MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment, reimbursement methodologies, and documentation requirements.
Ability to identify coding opportunities, validate DRG assignment, and provide clear audit findings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Must reside in the United States.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
401(k)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off
Fully remote, direct-hire W-2 position
Long-term career growth with a family-owned company
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Job Type:
Full-time
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.