Inpatient DRG Validator & Coding Analyst

At Kodiak Solutions, we’re dedicated to transforming the healthcare industry through cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions. We specialize in healthcare finance, unclaimed property, risk management, and revenue cycle management, helping healthcare organizations streamline complex financial operations. Our mission is to simplify and optimize processes, so healthcare providers can focus on delivering excellent patient care.

The Inpatient DRG Validator & Coding Analyst will work closely with the Supervisor/ Manager of Revenue Integrity Services to achieve the Revenue Integrity Service Line’s goals and objectives and Company-wide goals and initiatives. The Inpatient DRG Validator & Coding Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Kodiak Service Line by providing inpatient coding reviews, as well as supporting other Kodiak Service Lines.  

• →A minimum, 5+ years’ experience with Coding IP Claims
• →CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) credential required
• →Experience with Medicare and Medicaid DRGs.
• →Experience with DRG Validator.
• →Experience with OP coding a plus.
• →Strong coding knowledge and follow the official coding rules, guidelines, and conventions to validate coded data and ensure high quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• →Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applications in the EHR (i.e., Cerner, EPIC, Meditech, etc.) and knowledge in DRG grouping software.
• →Computer proficiency as related to MS Office and in-house proprietary software.
• →Demonstrates knowledge in hospital/healthcare settings such as revenue cycle, coding, and reimbursement.
• →Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS required
• →ICD-10-CM/PCS AHIMA Approved Trainer experience highly desired.
• →Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with high-level of management.
• →Detailed-oriented and able to meet targeted deadlines.
• →Bachelor of Science degree in a related field, Associates in Health Information Technology minimally acceptable
• →RHIA or RHIT a plus, CCS credential required.