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DRG Validator- Remote

Garden City, NY · Remote

$85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The validator is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records, ensuring the accuracy of ... Effectively utilize facility Encoders, EMRs, abstracting systems (3M, EPIC, etc.) and auditing ...

Sales Engineer (Remote)

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Data quality is the bottleneck of the AI era. Every Fortune 500 is trying to solve it. We're the ... Unlimited PTO, 401k, medical insurance Hiring process * Phone screen interview * Recorded demo - We ...

Growth Engineer (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$120K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Data quality is the bottleneck of the AI era. Every Fortune 500 is trying to solve it. We're the ... PTO, 401k, medical insurance. Our Values We value freedom with responsibility, transparency, and a ...

Data Steward

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Remote Reporting Relationships: This position reports to CareAbout Health's SVP Medical Economics. Role Summary and Responsibilities: The Data Steward will lead CareAbout Health's data stewardship ...

Data Analyst

New York, NY · On-site +1

$85K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Atlanta, GA | NYC, NY | Remote, USA Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried Who We Are Impiricus is ... care : Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare ...

Growth Engineer (Remote)

New York, NY · On-site +1

$120K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Data quality is the bottleneck of the AI era. Every Fortune 500 is trying to solve it. We're the ... PTO, 401k, medical insurance. Our Values We value freedom with responsibility, transparency, and a ...

Growth Engineer (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$120K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Data quality is the bottleneck of the AI era. Every Fortune 500 is trying to solve it. We're the ... PTO, 401k, medical insurance. Our Values We value freedom with responsibility, transparency, and a ...

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How much do remote medical data encoder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote medical data encoder in Queens, NY is $61.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.95 and $71.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Medical Data Encoder vs Remote Medical Coder?

AspectRemote Medical Data EncoderRemote Medical Coder
CertificationsTypically AHIMA or AAPC certification, coding credentialsSame certifications, often AHIMA or AAPC
Work EnvironmentRemote, healthcare facilities, insurance companiesRemote, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies
Job FocusConverting medical records into coded data for databasesAssigning codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing
Industry UsageHealthcare, insurance, data managementHealthcare, billing, insurance claims

Both roles require similar certifications and work remotely within healthcare settings. The main difference is that Remote Medical Data Encoders focus on converting medical records into coded data for databases, while Remote Medical Coders assign codes directly for billing and insurance purposes. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the best fit for their skills and career goals.

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DRG Validator- Remote

Jzanus Consulting

Garden City, NY • Remote

$85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Job Description

The DRG Validation position requires an extensive background in inpatient DRG coding with a deep understanding of the MS-DRG and APR-DRG payment systems. The validator is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records, ensuring the accuracy of coding, provider documentation, and DRG assignment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform concurrent and retrospective clinically based and MS-DRG and APR DRG validation reviews in compliance with appropriate coding and payments adhering to Uniform

Hospital Discharge Date Set (UHDDS) and Medicare guidelines including Federal and State regulations.

Review the correct assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis & ICD-10-PCS procedure codes.

Effectively utilize facility Encoders, EMRs, abstracting systems (3M, EPIC, etc.) and auditing tools and systems (e.g., TruCode, 3M Standalone, etc.) proficiently to make audit determinations.

Write clear, accurate, and concise rationales supporting audit findings.

Compose physician queries for clarification of documentation.

Provide coder education referencing applicable coding references following audits.

Review DRG/coding denial letters and compose effectively supported appeal response letters to third party auditors and insurance carriers that summarize and support hospital position of upholding or overturning of External, PRO and/or RAC Determinations.

Provide written recommendations for optimal coding and DRG / SOI assignment.

Stay up to date on regulatory changes affecting coding rules and regulations.

Maintain proficiency on the Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA

Coding Clinics.

Meets or Exceeds Standards / Guidelines for productivity maintaining production goals set by the Director of HIM Technical Services.

Meets or Exceeds Standards / Guidelines for accuracy and quality achieving the expected level set by the Director of HIM Technical Services. Quality accuracy rate must be maintained at 95-100%.

Able to effectively communicate with physicians, CDI staff and other clinicians regarding documentation, queries and/or coding guidelines.

Qualifications

Must have one of the following AHIMA certifications: CCS, RHIT, or RHIA

Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, coding terminology and coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, Modifiers, etc.

Equivalent experience of 5+ years in DRG/Clinical Validation claims auditing, quality assurance or recovery auditing.

Minimum of 5+ years of working with ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG with a broad knowledge of medical claims billing/payment systems, and payer reimbursement policies.

Adherence to Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic determinations, CMS, and other regulatory compliance guidelines and mandates which requires expert coding knowledge of DRG, ICD-10-CM and PCS codes.

Demonstrates basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 3M, TruCode,Teams, SharePoint, and other applications.

Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

Possess the ability to educate health care professionals in various settings.

Responsible and self-sufficient with strong analytical and research skills.

Must be able to meet or exceed deadline completion times required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:8 hour shift

Work setting:Remote

Experience: ICD coding: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:AHIMA Certification (Required)