DRG Reviewer

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Remote Role: 4+ years experience of performing MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding required. In-patient and post-pay experience highly preferred.

Position Purpose

Responsible for independently conducting comprehensive reviews of MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding and clinical documentation to ensure the accuracy of DRG assignment and reimbursement. Requires advanced expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and the ability to exercise discretion and professional judgment in assessing complex clinical information, validating diagnosis code assignments, and identifying discrepancies such as coding errors or upcoding. Operates with significant autonomy in supporting DRG validation reviews and appeals, interpreting regulatory requirements, and making authoritative decisions to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, payer contracts, and organizational policies.

• Independently conducts comprehensive MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding and clinical validation reviews, exercising professional judgment to verify ICD-10-CM/PCS assignments, validate clinical diagnoses, identify discrepancies, and apply inpatient reimbursement rules without direct supervision.

• Collaborates with the Medical Director on complex cases, providing expert recommendations and influencing review outcomes to ensure clinical accuracy and compliance.

• Leads the evaluation of complex cases and proactively identifies opportunities to develop medical policy in the absence of established guidelines, demonstrating discretion and authority in decision-making.

• Applies advanced knowledge of coding guidelines and clinical policies throughout the review process, making autonomous determinations regarding coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Prepares clear, concise, and well-supported audit findings, referencing authoritative sources such as AHA Coding Clinic and ICD-10 guidelines, approved Centene policies, and adopted clinical guidelines, ensuring recommendations reflect professional expertise.

• Evaluates claims and medical records for compliance with state and federal regulations, payer contracts, and company policies, exercising independent judgment in interpreting requirements and resolving ambiguities.

• Consistently meets or exceeds established quality and productivity standards while managing priorities and workflow autonomously.

• Contributes to strategic initiatives by assisting in the development of audit concepts, identifying new audit opportunities, and selecting claims for review, demonstrating leadership in shaping audit methodologies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience

Associate's Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or related field required

4+ years experience of performing MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding required

2+ years experience of performing DRG reviews for a Payment Integrity vendor or Payer required

2+ years experience of using DRG encoder/grouper experience (TruCode/TruBridge, 3M, Optum Encoder, Webstrat, PSI, or similar) required

1+ years experience of inpatient hospital documentation improvement preferred

Licenses/Certifications

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician required or

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator required or

CCS-Certified Coding Specialist required or

Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) required or

CCDS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist required or: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse or Higher (in combination with a coding credential) preferredPay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package inclu