DRG Trainer

EXL

United States

RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior-level healthcare coding professionals who enjoy training and mentoring others.

Best fit for

Candidates with strong training and auditing experience in healthcare coding
— “5+ years of DRG and/or APR DRG auditing and training experience”
Certified coders who can lead and develop training materials
— “Experience coaching others and developing training materials”
Detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a remote, collaborative environment
— “Organized, detail-oriented, and great at giving feedback that makes a difference”

Things to consider

The role includes up to 10% annual travel for client engagements and meetings
— “Up to 10% annual travel for team meetings and limited client onsite engagements”
Candidates must be prepared for a possible coding/auditing assessment during the interview process
— “A brief coding/auditing assessment may be included as part of the interview process”

How to stand out

Emphasize your experience in creating online modules or training guides
— “Build easy-to-follow training materials, guides, and online modules”
Highlight your ability to analyze data and identify trends in audit performance
— “Spot trends, analyze root causes, and improve overall coding quality”
Demonstrate your track record in providing constructive feedback to coders and auditors
— “Provide helpful feedback and coach coders”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

accurate audits
improved coding quality
training effectiveness

Typical background

5+ years DRG auditing experiencecertifications in RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC

Skills & requirements

Required

DRG AuditingTraining Materials DevelopmentQuality ReviewCoding AccuracyRoot Cause AnalysisProcess Improvement

Preferred

APR DRG Auditing

Stack & domain

Diagnosis Related Group (drg) AuditingAll Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR DRG) AuditingTraining MaterialsOnline ModulesCoding QualityAudit ProcessesDRG Audit Processes And Compliance StandardsCoding PerformanceMentoringCommunicationPresentationCoachingFeedbackRHITRHIACCSCPCHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from EXL

Remote | Full-Time | Be the Go-To Expert for Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) Auditors
Are you a seasoned Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) or All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR DRG) auditor who loves mentoring others, digging into data, and making things better? Want to take your auditing expertise to the next level by helping others sharpen their skills while ensuring top-notch quality? EXL is hiring a DRG Trainer & Quality Analyst — and we want you on our team.
Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000 (based on experience, skills, and qualifications)Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based)Up to 10% annual travel (for team meetings and limited client onsite engagements.)A brief coding/auditing assessment may be included as part of the interview process.
For more information on benefits and what we offer please visit us at https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits
What This Role Is About:
You’ll split your time between training and quality review. One day, you’re leading a virtual session to help auditors tackle complex cases — the next, you’re reviewing audits and coaching coders on accuracy and best practices. Your work directly drives the success of our team and the value we deliver to clients.
Your Day-to-Day:
Train and mentor new and experienced DRG auditorsBuild easy-to-follow training materials, guides, and online modulesReview audits for accuracy, provide helpful feedback, and coach codersSpot trends, analyze root causes, and improve overall coding qualityHelp shape smarter, more efficient audit processesKeep our team up to date with the latest rules, tools, and best practices
What You Bring:
5+ years of DRG and/or APR DRG auditing and training experienceRHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC certifications (required)Strong communication and presentation skillsDeep knowledge of DRG audit processes and compliance standardsExperience coaching others and developing training materialsOrganized, detail-oriented, and great at giving feedback that makes a difference
Why EXL?
100% Remote — Work from anywhereFast-paced, supportive, and collaborative teamEndless opportunities for growth and leadershipYou’ll work with experts who value quality, accuracy, and innovationBe part of a mission that improves healthcare outcomes through smarter auditsIf you're passionate about audit quality and love helping others grow — this is your moment. Join EXL and lead the charge in transforming coding performance.
Apply today and let’s raise the bar together!
The posted base salary range is the hiring base salary range for this role. Final offers are based on several factors, including: the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position.

Source: EXL careers