Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor

The Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor performs documentation and coding audits for acute inpatient services to ensure accurate diagnosis and procedure coding that complies with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves identifying coding errors, optimizing reimbursement, and providing educational feedback to coders while maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information. This position requires extensive knowledge of reimbursement guidelines, DRG payment systems, and ICD-10 coding principles to support clinical documentation integrity.