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Remote RN DRG/Coding Specialist
 TEKsystems | |
$33.00 - $43.00 / hr
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life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, North Carolina, Raleigh | |
 Feb 04, 2026 | |
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*Registered Nurse Clinical Coder - DRG Audit (100% Remote)* *Position Type:* Contract
*Schedule:* Full-time, Remote *Experience Level:* Intermediate (5+ years) *Pay:* $90,000 *Overview* Our client is seeking an experienced *Registered Nurse Clinical Coder* to support DRG audit activities for one of their major healthcare partners. This role focuses on reviewing inpatient medical records, validating DRG assignments, and ensuring coding accuracy from an *insurance and payerside perspective* rather than the provider side. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN with coding experience who enjoys analytical work, documentation review, and collaborating with audit teams. *Key Responsibilities* * Perform *DRG audits* on inpatient medical records to validate ICD10 coding accuracy and DRG assignment. * Review clinical documentation to ensure compliance with payer guidelines and audit standards. * Identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for coding improvement. * Communicate audit findings clearly and professionally through written reports and outbound calls as needed. * Collaborate with internal teams to support audit processes and client requirements. * Maintain uptodate knowledge of ICD10, DRG methodology, and payer policies. *Required Qualifications* * *Registered Nurse (RN)* with at least *5 years of clinical or coding-related experience*. * *CPC (Certified Professional Coder)* required. * Exposure to *DRG coding or DRG audit processes*. * Strong understanding of ICD10 coding guidelines. * Ability to speak confidently about coding from the *insurance/payer perspective*. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. *Preferred Qualifications* * *Nursing **background** in DRG or inpatient care*. * *CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)* certification is a plus. * Prior experience in payer-side audits or clinical documentation review. *Skills* * Medical Coding * ICD10 * DRG Audit * CPC Certification * Clinical Documentation Review * Microsoft Office * Outbound Communication *Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $43.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type*This is a fully remote position. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. | |