Denial Registered Nurse (RN) DRG Appeal Writer - HIM Coding
Employment type
Contract
Work setting
On-site
Location
Farmington, CT
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Denial Registered Nurse (RN) DRG Appeal Writer is an onsite contract role based in Farmington, CT, within the HIM Coding department at Hartford HealthCare Corp. Compensation is not specified for this position, which focuses on reviewing Diagnostic Related Grouper (DRG) downgrades and preparing evidence-based appeals. This role exists to optimize reimbursement and defend billed DRGs by interpreting medical records and applying coding guidelines. The specialist also provides education to providers and coding teams to minimize future denials and ensure documentation accuracy.
What you'll do
- Review payer DRG downgrade denials
- analyze medical records and clinical documentation
- prepare persuasive appeal letters
- maintain accurate appeal records
- lead trend analysis
- provide education to providers and CDI teams
- achieve departmental KPIs.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- contractday shiftregistered nursernfarmington cthartford healthcarehimcodingdrgappealsrevenue cycleno on-callno degree required
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Why this role
Focus on revenue cycle protection; specialized DRG validation; collaborative role with CDI and physicians.
About the employer
Hartford HealthCare Corp. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Occupation code
- 29-1141.00
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