Job Description

DRG Audit Program Director

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76109 (Hybrid)

Type: Direct Hire | Full-time

Pay: $160-175K/year (based on experience)

Ready to Lead in Healthcare Audits?

Join a growing healthcare services team and lead the charge in ensuring payment integrity and clinical documentation accuracy. This is your chance to step into a strategic leadership role and drive innovation in DRG audit programs.

About the Role:

CornerStone Professional Placement is hiring a DRG Audit Program Director for a client in the Fort Worth, TX area. In this role, you'll:

• Lead strategic planning and execution for DRG audit operations
• Oversee audit workflows, reporting, and compliance
• Manage and mentor a high-performing clinical and coding audit team
• Collaborate across departments to improve systems and outcomes

What You Need to Succeed:

• 7–10+ years in DRG coding, clinical validation, or medical auditing
• 3–5+ years in audit team leadership
• Bachelor's in HIM, Nursing, or related field (Master’s a plus)
• Registered Nurse plus one or more of the following certification(s): RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC (required)
• Expert in ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG/APR-DRG systems, and payer guidelines

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Readmission review experience
• Knowledge of Epic, 3M, or abstracting platforms

Why This Role Works for You:

• Work style: Hybrid (some remote flexibility)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, regular business hours
• Perks: Competitive salary, great benefits, PTO, 401(k), and career growth

Apply today to lead innovation in clinical audits and make a lasting impact on healthcare quality.

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