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Are you a passionate and experienced DRG Auditor looking for an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment? EXL USA Healthcare is seeking a DRG Auditor III to join our team! This role offers a fully remote work experience with possible 10% travel per year. The rest of the time, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from your home office.
Why EXL?
At EXL, we believe in fostering an environment where our employees can learn, grow, and succeed. We provide industry-leading training, career development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package to ensure you can focus on what you do best-delivering excellence in DRG auditing. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact while maintaining work-life balance, this is it!
Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000 (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.
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.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
✔ Conduct comprehensive MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding reviews to ensure accuracy in DRG assignment and reimbursement.
✔ Apply expert knowledge of coding guidelines and utilize industry-leading tools to maximize overpayment identifications.
✔ Craft clear, concise, and well-supported audit findings, backed by AHA Coding Clinic Guidelines and ICD-10-CM/PCS regulations.
✔ Utilize advanced DRG encoder tools (such as 3M, Webstrat) to drive efficiency and accuracy in audits.
✔ Meet or exceed EXL's quality and productivity standards, including strong uphold rates for appeals.
✔ Stay ahead of industry trends, coding updates, and compliance regulations to maintain expert-level knowledge.
✔ Adhere to HIPAA and EXL policies and procedures to ensure data security and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
Education & Credentials:

• Minimum High School Diploma (Higher education preferred).
• CCS, RHIA, or RHIT credential (Multiple credentials preferred).

Experience & Expertise:

• 4+ years of MS-DRG/APR-DRG coding experience with a deep understanding of AHA Coding Guidelines and DRG reimbursement methodologies.
• Prior experience in DRG retrospective overpayment identification auditing is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency with DRG encoder tools (3M, Webstrat).

Key Skills & Attributes:
✅ Expert-level inpatient coding knowledge with an in-depth understanding of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines.
✅ Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining high performance.
✅ Exceptional time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
✅ Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
✅ Proficient in Excel, Word, and OneNote, with strong overall computer literacy.
✅ Passion for DRG auditing and a commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.
What We Offer:
A fast-paced, innovative environment with a team of industry-leading experts.
Hands-on experience with top-tier clients in the healthcare industry.
Mentorship and career development programs to help you grow professionally.
A strong culture of collaboration, support, and inclusivity.
Competitive benefits package, including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401(k) options.
Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
If you're looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity where your expertise will be valued, your growth will be supported, and your contributions will make a difference-apply today and become part of the EXL team!
About Us
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
EXL never requires or asks for fees/payments or credit card or bank details during any phase of the recruitment or hiring process and has not authorized any agencies or partners to collect any fee or payment from prospective candidates. EXL will only extend a job offer after a candidate has gone through a formal interview process with members of EXL's Human Resources team, as well as our hiring managers.
About the Team
EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration - and we've been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that's unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It's our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we're some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.