[Hiring] DRG Trainer @EXL

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities

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 auditors.
• Build easy-to-follow training materials, guides, and online modules.
• Review audits for accuracy, provide helpful feedback, and coach coders.
• Spot trends, analyze root causes, and improve overall coding quality.
• Help shape smarter, more efficient audit processes.
• Keep our team up to date with the latest rules, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DRG and/or APR DRG auditing and training experience.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC certifications (required).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Deep knowledge of DRG audit processes and compliance standards.
• Experience coaching others and developing training materials.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and great at giving feedback that makes a difference.

Benefits

• 100% Remote — Work from anywhere.
• Fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative team.
• Endless opportunities for growth and leadership.
• You’ll work with experts who value quality, accuracy, and innovation.
• Be part of a mission that improves healthcare outcomes through smarter audits.