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DRG Validation Coding Auditor

St Marys Regional Medical Center · Health Care · $236.2M budget · 1,696 staff · Since 1967

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Why St Marys Regional Medical Center

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Provides Catholic healthcare and healing for everyone in the community.

  • The Medical Center provides a vast array of medical care and community health services, which includes, but is not limited to, the following programs and facilities: physician services; orthopedics; chemical dependency services; ICU (closed in 2024); PACU; infusion therapy; urgent…$127.8M spent in FY2024
  • Surgical Care: The Medical Center provides all surgical services and related care (except open heart procedures) to patients who need surgical intervention. Patients range from infaTnts to geriatrics.Total patient days - 2,145$35.7M spent in FY2024
  • Emergency Care: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center offers a 24-hour per day Level II Emergency Care facility. Services provided include both medical and behavioral care services. Total patient days = 622Total patient visits = 27,074$11.4M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$76K–$692K
8 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$241.3M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
1,696
employees
37 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
77%
of spending
Looks good: 77% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−2%
of revenue, FY2024
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
<1 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Concern: -1.6 months of spending in cash; under 2 weeks.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1969
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble! Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!

O.N.E Purpose: Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation. Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.

The Opportunity

CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING: Bonus Incentives Paid Certifications Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive Benefits Career Advancement This position pays between $69,400 to $104,100 annually based on experience. Final compensation will be determined based on experience. The Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor performs documentation and coding audits for all acute inpatient services for clients. Identifies coding errors, compliance, and educational opportunities, and optimizes reimbursement by ensuring that the diagnosis/procedure codes and supporting documentation accurately support the services rendered and comply with ethical coding standards/guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Performs independent reviews, interprets medical records, and applies in-depth knowledge of coding principles to determine billing/coding/documentation issues and quality concerns. Demonstrates high level of expertise in researching requirements necessary to make compliant recommendations. Has an extensive understanding of reimbursement guidelines, specifically related to DRG (MS, APR, Tricare, etc.) payment systems. Conducts DRG (ex. MS, APR, Tricare) coding and clinical reviews to verify the accuracy of coding, DRG assignment and clinical indicators in accordance with coding and documentation guidelines.

Ensures that the assigned DRG reflects the severity of the patient’s condition, and the resources used during their hospital stay. Assesses whether the clinical documentation supports the coded diagnoses and procedures. Verifies that the medical record adequately justifies the assigned DRG. Combines medical record coding guidelines, clinical principles, and industry trends to explain any recommended changes needed by coders. Works closely with CDI (Clinical Documentation Integrity) specialists to determine if there are…

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About St Marys Regional Medical Center

From its Form 990