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Medical Review Specialist III (Medicare DRG) Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation.

DRG Auditor (REMOTE)

OR · On-site +1

$27.25 - $31/hr

Review inpatient claims imported into the DRG database, focusing on diagnosis, procedures, grouping logic, and reimbursement accuracy. * Analyze weekly hospital billing files, identifying underpaid ...

DRG Auditor (REMOTE)

$28 - $31.75/hr

Review inpatient claims imported into the DRG database, focusing on diagnosis, procedures, grouping logic, and reimbursement accuracy. * Analyze weekly hospital billing files, identifying underpaid ...

DRG Auditor (REMOTE)

Franklin, TN · Remote

$27 - $30.50/hr

Review inpatient claims imported into the DRG database, focusing on diagnosis, procedures, grouping logic, and reimbursement accuracy. * Analyze weekly hospital billing files, identifying underpaid ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Johns Creek, GA · On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Reviews inpatient medical records for select payer populations post-discharge and pre-bill; audits the accuracy and completeness of diagnosis and procedure coding, DRG assignment, and abstracted data ...

As a casual Medical Review Specialist III (Medicare DRG) for Empower AI, Inc., you will perform Medicare comprehensive medical record and claims review to make payment determinations for Diagnosis ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Johns Creek, GA · On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Reviews inpatient medical records for select payer populations post-discharge and pre-bill; audits the accuracy and completeness of diagnosis and procedure coding, DRG assignment, and abstracted data ...

DRG Auditor (REMOTE)

Franklin, TN · Remote

$27 - $30.50/hr

Review inpatient claims imported into the DRG database, focusing on diagnosis, procedures, grouping logic, and reimbursement accuracy. * Analyze weekly hospital billing files, identifying underpaid ...

DRG Auditor (REMOTE)

Franklin, TN · Remote

$28 - $31.75/hr

Review inpatient claims imported into the DRG database, focusing on diagnosis, procedures, grouping logic, and reimbursement accuracy. * Analyze weekly hospital billing files, identifying underpaid ...

DRG Auditor (REMOTE)

Franklin, TN · On-site

$27 - $30.50/hr

Review inpatient claims imported into the DRG database, focusing on diagnosis, procedures, grouping logic, and reimbursement accuracy. * Analyze weekly hospital billing files, identifying underpaid ...

As a casual Medical Review Specialist III (Medicare DRG) for Empower AI, Inc., you will perform Medicare comprehensive medical record and claims review to make payment determinations for Diagnosis ...

As a casual Medical Review Specialist III (Medicare DRG) for Empower AI, Inc., you will perform Medicare comprehensive medical record and claims review to make payment determinations for Diagnosis ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Johns Creek, GA · On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Reviews inpatient medical records for select payer populations post-discharge and pre-bill; audits the accuracy and completeness of diagnosis and procedure coding, DRG assignment, and abstracted data ...

As a casual Medical Review Specialist III (Medicare DRG) for Empower AI, Inc., you will perform Medicare comprehensive medical record and claims review to make payment determinations for Diagnosis ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Johns Creek, GA · On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Reviews inpatient medical records for select payer populations post-discharge and pre-bill; audits the accuracy and completeness of diagnosis and procedure coding, DRG assignment, and abstracted data ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for drg reviewer in the United States is $29.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DRG reviewer?

A DRG Reviewer is a healthcare professional who evaluates patient medical records to ensure accurate assignment of Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) for billing and reimbursement purposes. They review clinical documentation, verify coding accuracy, and ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines. DRG Reviewers play a crucial role in optimizing hospital revenue while maintaining adherence to healthcare standards. Their work supports accurate hospital payments and helps prevent billing errors or fraud.

How does a DRG reviewer typically collaborate with clinical and coding teams to ensure accurate reimbursement?

As a DRG Reviewer, collaboration with both clinical staff and medical coders is essential for ensuring accurate assignment of Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and appropriate reimbursement. DRG Reviewers regularly communicate with physicians to clarify clinical documentation and work closely with coding teams to resolve discrepancies or ambiguities in medical records. This role often involves participating in interdisciplinary meetings, educating staff on documentation requirements, and providing feedback to improve coding accuracy, which helps maintain compliance and optimize hospital revenue.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DRG reviewer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DRG Reviewer, you need a solid background in medical coding, clinical documentation, and healthcare reimbursement, often supported by credentials such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or RN licensure. Familiarity with ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, MS-DRG grouping software, and hospital information systems is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for ensuring accurate coding and collaboration with clinical staff. These skills are crucial for optimizing reimbursement, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting quality healthcare delivery.
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Medical Reviewer III (Medicare/DRG)

Remote

Empower AI
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees

$28.38/hr

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Job description

Medical Review Specialist III (Medicare DRG)

Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive.

As a casual Medical Review Specialist III (Medicare DRG) for Empower AI, Inc., you will perform Medicare comprehensive medical record and claims review to make payment determinations for Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) claims. Perform projects or duties as assigned as a Medical Review Specialist. You will serve as a critical component in meeting our mission of providing excellent services to our clients. Your experience ensures an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be at the forefront of activities related to implementing healthcare reform on a national level. In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Empower AI's mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.

Highlights of Responsibilities:

  • Perform comprehensive medical record and claims review to make payment determinations based on insurance coverage, coding, and utilization of services and practice guidelines for Medicare DRG.
  • Performs first level of Medical Review in determination of claims payment review.
  • Conducts in-depth claims analysis utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS Level II coding principles.
  • Utilize electronic health information imaging and input medical review decisions by electronic database module.
  • Utilize internet and intranet sources for policy verification.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office suite and other software templates as associated source input for claims review.
  • Make clinical judgment decisions based on clinical experience when applicable.
  • Responsible for review of Medicare DRG claims.
  • Meeting quality and production standards.
  • Ensuring departmental compliance with quality management system and ISO requirements.
  • Completes other projects or duties assigned by the Medical Review Lead Specialist

Requirements:

  • Must be a Registered Nurse obtained by either a Bachelor's degree – OR - Associate's degree – OR - Diploma in Nursing. At least four (4) years claims knowledge either from billing, reviewing, or processing of Durable Medical Equipment.
  • At least three (3) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Minimum two (2) years federal and local policy applications in relation to Medicare insurance procedures for medical necessity for Physician Office practices, Laboratory, and Ambulance Services.
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in one or more of the 50 states or D.C.
  • Ability to keep sensitive and confidential material private.
  • Must have no adverse actions pending or taken against him/her by any State or Federal licensing board or program and must have no conflict of interest (COI).

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Physician Office, Hospital, Supplier, or Clinic providing DME equipment care/services
  • Prior work as a Medicare Contractor Medical Review Nurse or Commercial Insurance
  • Optional - Bilingual (Spanish) - Fluency in reading and understanding Spanish language especially as it relates to medical records is a plus!

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting for long periods
  • Standing for long periods

About Empower AI:

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

If hired for this position, the base salary range would be within the range provided. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to work location, skills, experience, gov con contractual requirements, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Empower AI's total compensation package for employees.

Pay Band Min

USD $28.38/Hr.

Pay Band Max

USD $43.94/Hr.