DRG Integrity Analyst - PRN

About Enjoin

At Enjoin, your work makes a meaningful impact. We partner with hospitals and health systems nationwide to improve documentation accuracy, strengthen compliance, and ensure patient care is accurately represented. By combining deep clinical and coding expertise with advanced technology, our team delivers measurable results that support better patient outcomes and appropriate reimbursement.

We're committed to building a collaborative, high-performing culture where people are supported, challenged, and empowered to grow. With more than 200 professionals and a national network of clinical experts, you'll work alongside talented colleagues who value collaboration, innovation, clinical excellence, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for three consecutive years, we're dedicated to creating an environment where our people can do their best work while making a real difference.

Job Summary

The DRG Integrity Analyst (DIA) serves as the first level of clinical and coding review for inpatient encounters, focusing on identifying potential DRG opportunities, risks, and documentation gaps. This role performs high-level chart screening to determine whether cases warrant deeper analysis, ensuring only high-value opportunities are advanced for full review.

This position is foundational to driving efficient, high-quality chart review workflows and requires strong knowledge of DRG methodology, clinical indicators, and coding guidelines to support accurate, compliant, and impactful outcomes.
This is a PRN, remote opportunity designed for experienced inpatient coding and CDI professionals seeking flexible, supplemental work. Assignments are offered based on client and business needs, with expectations communicated in advance.

What You'll Do

• Perform initial screening of inpatient charts to identify DRG optimization opportunities and risks
• Conduct high-level clinical and coding assessments focused on principal diagnosis, procedures, CC/MCCs, and sequencing
• Identify documentation gaps, unsupported diagnoses, and coding misalignment impacting DRG assignment
• Triage and expedite validated opportunities to Clinical Coding Analysts (CCAs) for deeper review
• Apply standardized screening workflows and DRG methodologies to ensure consistency, accuracy, and productivity
• Clearly document screening decisions and rationale to support downstream workflows and audit defensibility
• Maintain productivity and quality standards in a high-volume review environment
• Collaborate with CCAs and leadership on best practices and workflow improvements
• Identify trends, risks, and process gaps to support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• One of the following active professional credentials is required: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CCDS, or CDIP
• Minimum of 7 years of acute inpatient hospital coding, auditing, and/or Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) experience within a large tertiary or academic medical center
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and inpatient reimbursement methodologies
• Experience performing pre-bill DRG validation and clinical validation reviews, including identifying documentation, coding, and DRG optimization opportunities
• Experience working within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, MEDITECH, or similar platforms
• Previous experience working in a fully remote environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively educate and collaborate with physicians, coding professionals, and healthcare teams
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

• Graduate of an accredited Health Information Technology or Health Information Administration program
• AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer designation
• Experience providing coding education, auditing, or documentation improvement support across multiple facilities or client environments

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fully remote;
  must have your own computer equipment and reliable access to required systems
• Must maintain a secure, dedicated home workspace and reliable high-speed internet connection
• Must maintain strict HIPAA compliance and confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, reliability, and proactive communication

• This is a PRN/as-needed position
  , with work offered based on available client engagements and business needs. Hours and chart volumes are not guaranteed.
• Available engagements may include weekday, weeknight, or weekend coverage
  , with commitments structured around a specific number of charts per day, week, or month.
• Engagement requirements and expected chart volumes will be communicated in advance, allowing…