Job Family:
CDI Specialist
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist reviews and analyzes health records to identify opportunities to clarify relevant diagnoses and procedures for distinct patient encounters. Works collaboratively with providers, other health care professionals and coding team to ensure that clinical information in the medical record is present and accurate so that the appropriate utilization, clinical severity, outcomes and quality is captured for the level of service rendered to each patient, as well as ensuring compliant reimbursement of patient care services.
Essential Job Functions:
Strong organizational skillsProficiency with technologyA Team Player that is able to work independently with minimal supervisionEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to interact directly with Physicians and other clinicians in a professional mannerAbility to accommodate flexibility in work schedule based on physician availabilityDuties and Responsibilities:
Conducts comprehensive initial and follow-up concurrent reviews of medical records for assigned patients in the time frame, frequency and prioritization as defined for the CDI team
Identifies opportunities to clarify incomplete or conflicting documentation and/or to validate diagnosis in the medical record.
Understands the guiding principles of clinical validation and writing a compliant query.
Prepares a compliant written query for responsible treating physician, following the most current ACDIS/AHMIA Guidelines to Achieving a Compliant Query Process
Identifies principal diagnosis options, secondary diagnoses and significant procedures in order to assign working MS-DRG.
Establishes a working DRG and updates DRG based on record documentation during concurrent reviews to reflect current expected Length of Stay as appropriate
Utilizes the appropriate UAB query template and follows 2022 ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines to Achieving a Compliant Query Process
Ensures relevant and/or approved clinical indicators specific to the patient and the clinical record are cited on the query template.
Choices provided on the query must reflect reasonable conclusions specific to the patient and the clinical record
Demonstrates knowledge of Patient Safety Indicator’s (PSI’s), Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC’s), Severity of Illness & Risk of Mortality (SOI/ROM) as well as present on admission status
Ability to appropriately apply and use hospital approved clinical indicators for specified diagnoses
Ability to follow hospital specific procedures and policies with regards to documentation requirements, query escalation, DRG reconciliation and other duties.
Tracks physician query response documented in the medical record.
Maintains productivity and established performance benchmarks for quality
Ensures competency in use of CDI application to process and prioritize daily work lists, capture results of record reviews, track queries and query responses.
Enters all required data into CDI application and/or other systems to enable coders and CDI/Coding auditors to determine disposition of concurrent queries in order to assign the final MS-DRG as well as SOI and ROM.
Ensures competency in use of electronic coding references to code and assign working MS-DRG along with, SOI and ROM; as well as reference related Official Coding Guidelines and Coding Clinic for accurate code assignment
Collaborates with Coding team on any questions related to ICD-10 coding and/or MS-DRG assignment, involved in the preparation of concurrent and/or retrospective queries.
Participates in DRG reconciliation process in a collaborative, timely, and thorough manner with coders
Participates in departmental and hospital committees, assigned task forces, including service line assignment meetings as requested
Contributes to a positive and collaborative working environment
Comply with HIPAA and code of conduct policies
What You Will Need:
Graduation from accredited School of Nursing with ADN or BSN OR graduation from accredited medical school with MD or MD equivalent
Must maintain current/active credential while employed
Minimum 2+ years acute care hospital experience, CDI experience, or acute care inpatient hospital coding experience
What Would Be Nice To Have:
CCDS, CDIP, CCS
Familiarity with encoder and DRG assignment
Critical thinking, analytical skills, and ability to resolve problems
Current working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and Coding Clinics knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and disease process
Excellent communication skills, employing tact and effectiveness
Ability to converse with physicians in sometimes difficult scenarios
Strong typing and computer skills
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The annual salary range for this position is $65,400.00-$98,200.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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