Associate Auditor Clinical Validation DRG

Overview This auditing role will focus on Coding & Clinical Chart Validation for our Inpatient audits. The ideal candidate for this position needs to have both a clinical (nurse) and a coding / auditing background focused on the following disciplines from a coding and billing perspective: Inpatient DRG/APR-DRG and/or episode of care. This position is responsible for auditing inpatient claims and documenting the results of those audits, with a focus on clinical review, coding accuracy, and the appropriateness of treatment setting and services delivered. This position will start on October 5, 2026 and will be in scheduled group training for the first 6 weeks (no time off during this time). Responsibilities Analyzes and Audits Claims. Integrates medical chart coding principles, clinical guidelines and objectivity in performance of medical audit activities. Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise, clinical guidelines, and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions. This review may include medical record review and/or episode of care reviews. Performs work independently. Effectively Utilizes Audit Tools. Utilizes Cotiviti proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to make audit determinations and generate audit letters. Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Productivity. Maintains production goals set by the audit operations management team. Meets or Exceed Standards/Guidelines for Accuracy and Quality. Achieves the expected level of accuracy and quality set by the audit for the auditing concept, for valid claim identification and documentation (letter writing). Identifies New Claim Types. Identifies potential claims outside of the concept where additional recoveries may be available. Suggests and develops high quality, high value concept and or process improvement, tools, etc. Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting. Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned. Must be abl