[Hiring] Clinical Document Integrity Specialist @Savista

Role Description

The CDIS will facilitate modifications to clinical documentation through extensive concurrent chart review and interactions with physicians and other clinicians to ensure:

• Accurate documentation of diagnosis and procedures
• Reflection of appropriate clinical severity
• Clarification of complications and conflicting documentation
• Capture of co-morbid conditions

The CDIS will complete the majority of concurrent reviews to evaluate selected patient's medical records for overall quality and completeness.

Education of physicians, non-physician clinicians, nurses, and coding staff on an ongoing basis regarding:

• Documentation opportunities
• Coding and reimbursement issues
• Relevant quality and performance improvement opportunities

Assist team in meeting and exceeding high performing CDI program metrics.

Qualifications

• Clinical candidates: Licensed as a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree (ADN) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), or an MD
• At least three (3) years of recent acute care nursing experience required. ICU or ED experience preferred. Clinical expertise required.
• HIM professional candidates: Credentialed as an RHIA, RHIT, CPC, or CCS and have experience in ICD 10 coding.
• At least three (3) years of clinical coding and/or auditing experience in a hospital environment.
• Computer PC literacy required.
• Must be an excellent communicator, negotiator, and have great organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation guidelines required.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Must be flexible with responsibilities in order to meet departmental needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with proficiency in multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Experience in computerized hospital/health information management systems and software applications are required.

Requirements

• Utilize extensive knowledge of documentation requirements and guidelines in accordance with Coding Clinic to improve the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation by performing concurrent stay reviews.
• Utilize client technology to track documentation notes and observations, assign Working DRG and calculate Query DRG to reflect the impact of queries initiated, complete query entry for tracking purposes, and complete validation process to ensure diagnosis located in EMR or attained by query are final coded.
• Educate internal staff on clinical documentation needs, changes to clinical documentation guidelines, coding and reimbursement issues, and conduct follow-up reviews of clinical documentation to ensure points clarified with the physician have been recorded in the patient’s record.
• Follow established workflows and processes developed for Clinical Documentation Integrity, Strategic Source.
• Compose and initiate AHIMA compliant queries.
• Maintain open communication with coding to discuss DRG assignment, diagnosis, clinical indicators, coding clinics, and guidelines and educating each other on specialty.
• Assign Working DRG for Case Management department to view Length of Stay (LOS) of patients.
• Participate and provide input regarding CDI program activities, and attendance at routine team meetings.
• Maintain current skill set with regard to government regulations, compliance, and reimbursement guidelines.
• Expected to keep abreast of new legislation and regulations that affect CDI.
• Maintain personal and professional education and growth.
• Responsible for maintaining continuing education credits as required by credentialing organization.

Benefits

• Salary range for this role is from $85,000.00 to $90,000.00, varying based on geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.

Company Description

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.