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Director, DRG Validation

US FL St. PetersburgFull-time2026-06-29 → 2026-11-13

Core

Strategic leadership and operational management of the DRG Validation solution for pre-pay and post-pay payment integrity programs, driving innovation through AI, automation, and machine learning to improve coding accuracy and savings.

Role type

Director, DRG Validation (Strategic & Operational Leadership)

Builds

DRG Validation solution (pre-pay and post-pay payment integrity programs)

Domain

Healthcare Payer Services / Revenue Cycle Management / AI & Automation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Strategic planning, operational leadership, AI/ML strategy, data analytics, stakeholder management, financial performance management, regulatory compliance, global team management

Preferred skills

Experience with payment integrity programs, knowledge of inpatient coding and reimbursement methodologies, expertise in automation and workflow transformation

Technologies

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Automation tools, Analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Own strategic direction and growth of the DRG Validation solution; Lead a global organization of coding, clinical, and operational professionals; Drive innovation in AI, automation, and ML for coding accuracy; Establish governance processes and quality standards; Partner with executive leadership on market opportunities and competitive strategies; Manage multi-year plans for organizational growth and product innovation.

Seniority

Director, Strategic & Operational Leadership