Clinical Validation Auditor (CVA) Auditor III

Are you a nurse with a strong understanding of inpatient care and a passion for getting the details right? Join EXL as a Clinical Validation Auditor and help ensure medical claims are coded accurately and fairly. This is a fully remote position where you’ll use your clinical judgment to review medical records, validate billed DRG codes, and help identify overpayments.

 Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000 (based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based)

✈️ Up to 10% annual travel (for team meetings and limited client onsite engagements.)

A brief coding/auditing assessment may be included as part of the interview process

The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.

Responsibilities

 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review inpatient medical records to verify that the DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) code makes sense based on the documentation.
• Apply clinical and coding knowledge to spot inaccuracies and identify potential overpayments.
• Document your findings in clear, professional language that explains the rationale behind your review.
• Use industry tools like 3M or Webstrat (don’t worry—we’ll train you if needed!) to support your decisions.
• Work independently while meeting productivity and quality goals.
• Stay up to date with clinical guidelines, DRG rules, and industry trends.

Qualifications

 What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license. 
• 5+ years of acute care experience (hospital setting preferred)
• Experience in DRG audits or coding validation is a big plus!
• Bonus points if you have certifications like CCS, RHIA, or RHIT
• Knowledge of readmission reviews (PPR) is also a plus

✅ You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Love digging into the details and solving problems
• Know how to explain clinical decisions clearly and professionally
• Can manage your time well and stay focused working remotely
• Are comfortable using tools like Excel, Word, and OneNote

• Enjoy working as part of a supportive, high-performing team

   Why Work at EXL?

At EXL, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, clinical accuracy, and continuous improvement. We offer the flexibility of remote work, a culture of support, and the opportunity to grow in the fast-evolving world of healthcare analytics.

Ready to take the next step in your clinical career? Apply today and make a difference with EXL!

Salary range for this role is $70k - $85k

For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits

The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.