DRG Validator (Full-time and Part-time)

Healthcare Coding & Consulting Services (HCCS) is seeking experienced Full-time and Part-time DRG Validators to join our growing team. This is a fully remote opportunity for a highly skilled coding professional with extensive experience in DRG validation, inpatient auditing, and complex inpatient coding.

At HCCS, we are committed to providing stable, long-term careers. Every member of our team is a direct-hire W-2 employee who plays an important role in delivering high-quality coding services to our clients. We proudly keep all coding operations within the United States, allowing us to maintain exceptional quality while supporting American coding professionals.

If you have a strong background in DRG validation, inpatient auditing, and complex trauma coding, we encourage you to apply.

Position Requirements:

• Active AHIMA or AAPC coding certification required.
  • CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification is required
• CDIP and/or CCDS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent APR-DRG/DRG coding experience in a Level II Trauma Center or higher.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent inpatient auditing experience in a Level II Trauma Center or higher.
• Previous DRG/APR-DRG validation experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines, MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment, reimbursement methodologies, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to identify coding opportunities, validate DRG assignment, and provide clear audit findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Must reside in the United States.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Fully remote, direct-hire W-2 position
• Long-term career growth with a family-owned company

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Part-time