[Remote] Medical Director, DRG Audit & AI Innovation at Machinify

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Requirements

  • MD/DO with active, unrestricted license
  • Board certification in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, or related specialty with inpatient care experience
  • 3+ years of experience performing DRG audits, utilization management, or clinical validation reviews
  • Deep familiarity with ICD-10-CM/PCS, AHA Coding Clinic guidance, and CMSDRG policies

Responsibilities

  • Conduct DRG reviews to validate principal and secondary diagnoses, procedures, and associated coding
  • Apply industry standard guidelines, coding rules, and organizational policies to each case
  • Deliver clear, well-documented rationale for each determination, suitable for appeal-ready communication
  • Translate case-based reasoning and medical judgment into structured feedback for the AI adjudicator
  • Flag nuanced “maybe” cases, conflicting data, or gray zones to inform how the AI handles uncertainty
  • Collaborate with policy and engineering teams to refine policy JSONs, decision trees, and narrative outputs
  • Identify opportunities to capture clinical nuance (progression of illness, comorbid interactions) that improve AI accuracy
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for coding teams, nurses, and data scientists
  • Provide input on audit guidelines, clinical validation criteria, and education materials
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance reviewer consistency and platform performance

Skills

Machinify

AI-driven solutions for healthcare administration

About Machinify

Machinify provides AI-driven solutions to improve decision-making in the healthcare industry. Its platform helps health plans, payers, and providers optimize their operations, particularly in areas like claims processing and utilization management. The applications offered by Machinify can be quickly deployed, allowing clients to see immediate returns on investment. This focus on rapid implementation sets Machinify apart from competitors, as healthcare organizations increasingly seek cost efficiency and better patient outcomes. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and help clients manage healthcare expenditures more effectively.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$15.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision
Flexible work environment
Generous PTO
Competitive salary
Equity
401(k)
Sponsorship
Generous L&D Reimbursement policy

Risks

Integration challenges with Evolent Health could disrupt Machinify's operations.
Slow adoption of new technologies in healthcare may hinder Machinify's rapid deployment.
Reliance on a few large clients poses a risk if they switch providers.

Differentiation

Machinify leverages AI to optimize healthcare decision-making and administrative processes.
The company offers rapid deployment of AI applications for immediate ROI in healthcare.
Machinify's AI platform addresses the entire healthcare claims lifecycle efficiently.

Upsides

AI-driven automation in healthcare claims processing is gaining significant traction.
The healthcare AI market is projected to reach $45.2 billion by 2026.
Machinify's AI solutions reduce administrative costs and improve patient care access.

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