DRGV Auditor II
Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
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About your past
Tell me about a finding you wrote where the rationale had to be airtight. How did you support it?
What they are checking: Whether they cite Coding Clinic and guidelines clearly, since findings must hold up with clients.
Tell me about a time a client pushed back on your audit finding.
What they are checking: Whether they can defend findings respectfully and change their view when evidence warrants.
This role can grow into a Lead Auditor or Mentor role. How would you help a newer auditor improve?
What they are checking: Whether they can teach and explain their reasoning, which those next roles require.
What would you do
The documentation supports a condition but only through clinical indicators, not a stated diagnosis. What do you recommend?
What they are checking: Whether they know when a compliant query is needed versus when coding would be inappropriate.
You work across Epic, Cerner and other EMRs. How do you find what you need quickly in an unfamiliar system?
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt their review approach to different record layouts without losing accuracy.
How do you balance audit volume expectations with the depth each case needs?
What they are checking: Whether they can meet productivity while keeping accuracy high on complex cases.
About the work
Walk me through how you validate a DRG on an inpatient record, from principal diagnosis to final assignment.
What they are checking: Whether they follow a disciplined review of principal diagnosis, CC/MCC and procedures against the record.
How do you decide whether a secondary diagnosis meets the criteria to be reported?
What they are checking: Whether they apply UHDDS and ICD-10 Official Guidelines rather than coding everything mentioned.
How do you apply AHIMA Practice Briefs on compliant querying in your audit recommendations?
What they are checking: Whether they keep their query recommendations non-leading and defensible.
What does the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding mean for your day-to-day decisions as an auditor?
What they are checking: Whether they put accurate coding ahead of maximizing reimbursement.
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