Remote Nurse Claim Auditor

10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTSOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with reputed company will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come reputed company an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. In this position as a DRG CVA RN Auditor , you will apply your expert knowledge of the MS-DRG and APR-DRG coding/reimbursement methodology systems, ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines, and AHA Coding Clinic Guidelines in the auditing of inpatient claims. 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