Description
As the DRG Validation Reviewer, you play an essential role in ensuring the health system is in compliance with Federal and State regulations. You will conduct DRG Validation to ascertain that the diagnostic and procedural information that led to the DRG assignment can be substantiated by the documentation in the Medical Record. Responsibilities include: Audits and reviews Medicare and non-Medicare charts to ensure that proper DRG standards are maintained in conformance with Federal and State regulations. - Reviews attestation statements of all Medicare and non-Medicare charts formulated by the Medical Record Coding Analyst
- Identifies appropriate coding changes necessary to provide the most valid DRG in compliance with Federal and State regulations
- Corrects the face sheet, generating a new attestation statement and dollar value sheet for each record entered on the 3m Grouper, and inserts these forms into the Medical Record
- Applies ICD-9-CM coding rules and regulations to the DRG Validation review process
Interacts with the attending physicians and house staff when there is a discrepancy with information written on the chart or on the attestation statement. - Makes appropriate corrections, as necessary
- Assists attending physicians and house staff in providing appropriate documentation in the Medical Record to substantiate the DRG assignment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
- Completion of certified ICD-9-CM coding program, preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting, required
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in chart review/hospital reimbursement and regulatory background, required
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