Apixio · 12 hours ago
DRG Clinical Support Lead
California Office - Roseville, CA 95661
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expApixio is a leading healthcare intelligence company focused on delivering value and efficiency to health plans. The DRG Clinical Support Lead is responsible for developing and managing clinical solutions, requiring expertise in healthcare payment methodologies and claims recovery.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Develop innovative strategies to enhance claim selection processes for both pre- and post-payment, significantly contributing to payment integrity for our clients
Leverages data analysis expertise and strong organizational skills to innovate and optimize proprietary tools, ensuring the highest standards of payment accuracy
Utilizes a comprehensive understanding of claim selection methods to refine and execute methodologies that enhance claim selection strategies, particularly focused on inpatient claims
Manage and monitor selections across business and ensure appropriate volume and cadence
Utilize expertise to assist in the enhancement and review of readmissions, place of service, and other clinical solutions
Work with a multi-disciplinary team of programmers, operations staff, product leaders, and auditors to bring DRG process ideas from creation to implementation
Assess and adjust written rules by monitoring their effectiveness, keeping up with regulatory updates, and making necessary changes
Monitor performance of current and new concepts and continue to adjust to enhance performance and output
Demonstrate analytical skills to identify problems and trends, develop solutions, and implement action plans
Develop departmental policies, processes, and training standards
Provide internal and external partners with evidence and references supporting industry standards, auditing guidelines, and review stances
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to suggest solution development, including operations, product, data analytics, and technology
Set timelines and ensure communication on progress, tracking delivery, and escalating roadblocks or dependencies
Design and deploy effective programs/solutions to identify and correct claims with aberrant results, providing feedback to resolve root causes
Assist with research, special projects, and ad hoc claim reviews as needed
When necessary, provide review support for proof of concepts or sales support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (health administration, business, nursing)
Equivalent experience of 5+ years in healthcare billing and coding
Equivalent experience of 3+ years in claims auditing and recovery auditing
Extensive experience in MS-DRG and APR-DRG methodology for clinical content rules development and claim selections
Proven experience working within a team, sharing DRG audit process knowledge with sales, marketing, and development teams
Proven knowledge of classification systems, including MSDRG, APR DRG, AP DRG, and outpatient payment systems such as APCs and EAPGs
Demonstrated curiosity and mastery in understanding the root cause of events and behaviors
Strong experience in data utilization and insights
Experience independently structuring and executing complex analyses
Familiarity with Milliman and InterQual guidelines
Expertise in DRG validation
Experience in production and team management
Experience with Readmission reviews
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
High standards of quality and attention to detail
Deep understanding of Medicare and Commercial coding rules, regulations, and prospective payment systems
Superior knowledge of healthcare coding, billing, reimbursement, and claim adjudication standards and procedures
Expert knowledge of clinical criteria documentation requirements
Subject matter expertise in MS & APR-DRG validation, and Readmissions
Experience providing clinical support during peer-to-peer reviews and client reviews
Experience working with multiple monitors
Proven success in a remote working environment
Proficient in Windows office systems, including the full Microsoft Suite and Teams
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Experience with various software applications and collaboration with development teams
Familiarity with multiple encoder/grouper applications
Ability to sit or stand for long periods, with occasional stooping and reaching
May require lifting up to 25 pounds
Requires a normal range of vision and hearing, with or without accommodations
Position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Benefits
PTO, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Days
Eligibility for health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) plan participation with company match, and flexible spending accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligibility for company-paid benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, and parental leave.
Remote and hybrid work options
Company
Apixio
Connected Care Platform at the intersection of health plans and providers
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (13)
2022 (10)
2021 (9)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
SSM PartnersBain Capital Ventures
2023-05-03Private Equity
2023-05-03Acquired
2016-05-24Series D· $19.3M
Leadership Team
Sachin Patel
Chief Executive Officer
John Schneider
CTO
Recent News
2025-09-06
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