Manager, DRG Review (REMOTE)
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Key details
- Location
- Franklin, TN, United States
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 24–27 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2d ago
Skills
About the role
The Manager, DRG Review leads a team of DRG Reviewers while continuing to perform hands-on inpatient claim reviews to identify and validate missed reimbursement opportunities. This role oversees daily workflow, provides training and guidance on coding accuracy, and ensures departmental quality and productivity standards are met. Leveraging deep expertise in ICD-10 coding and DRG reimbursement methodology, the Manager partners closely with leadership to optimize hospital reimbursement, drive revenue opportunities, and support client success. This position requires a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential and proven experience in DRG validation, as well as the ability to balance leadership responsibilities with ongoing case review work. This position is responsible for handling patient health information (PHI) and maintaining extreme privacy and security as it relates to confidential and proprietary information.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor a team of DRG Reviewers, providing guidance on coding best practices, case prioritization, and workflow management.
- Ensure department productivity and quality standards are achieved through monitoring, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with leadership to allocate resources, manage workloads, and set team priorities.
- Analyze weekly hospital billing files, identifying underpaid claims based on ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Analyze reports to identify trends, revenue opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
- Attend client facing meetings as a SME as needed to support client success
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery of client findings.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex coding or reimbursement issues.
- Oversee ongoing education on ICD-10 updates, payer guidelines, and DRG reimbursement changes.
- Conduct detailed medical record reviews post-bill to determine if submitted diagnosis and procedure codes are accurate and complete.
- Identify and correct errors such as under coded or misclassified diagnoses and procedures.
- Make reimbursement improvement recommendations and submit findings for client review and approval.
- Stay informed on coding updates, payer guidelines, and DRG changes to support accurate recommendations.
- Review inpatient claims imported into the DRG database to validate coding accuracy and reimbursement opportunities.
- Identify new revenue opportunities related to all inpatient DRG related components.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field required. RHIT or RHIA credentialed individuals preferred.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required.
- 3-5 years’ experience in DRG validation, inpatient medical coding, or related coding review, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines, DRG reimbursement methodology, and hospital billing processes.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while balancing individual workload.
- Proficient in EMRs, DRG grouping software, billing databases, and MS Office applications.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial impact, reimbursement accuracy, and process improvement.
- Timely and regular attendance.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Special Considerations and Prerequisites
- Practices and adheres to EnableComp’s Core Values, Vision and Mission.
- This role is primarily office-based or remote, depending on company policy, with extensive computer and document review work.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal teams.
- Must be comfortable balancing team management with independent, detail-oriented review work.
- Analytical thinker with a focus on financial impact and reimbursement accuracy.
- Must be comfortable working independently in a detail-oriented, data-driven environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills to support client reporting and recommendations.
- High integrity and professionalism in handling PHI and confidential information.
- Strong collaboration and responsiveness to feedback from leadership and client partners.
- Ability to review and analyze large volumes of medical and billing data.
- Strong focus and attention to detail in identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance.
- Ability to manage high volumes of case processing with accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle time-sensitive workloads in a high-volume environment.
- Proven written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities and projects concurrently.
- Proven experience working with external clients; strong customer service skills and business acumen
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