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Applies clinical expertise and knowledge of health care workflows in order to educate and train CDI Specialists in the essential duties of their role to improve the overall accuracy and comprehensiveness of medical record documentation, with focus on ensuring accurate reporting of quality outcomes Educates CDI Specialists on the rules/regulations associated with coding and clinical documentation integrity. Trains newly hired CDI Specialists and provides ongoing coaching and education specific to daily CDI Specialist job functions. Ensures the work output of the Clinical Documentation Integrity staff is accurate and compliant. Collaborates with CDI leadership and Coding team to identify training opportunities and assist with education of CDI and Coding staff with regard to clinical documentation integrity and/or clinical and coding scenarios as needed.
Job Responsibility
Performs post-discharge, final coded, pre-bill reviews of targeted records identified for second-level review for opportunity to accurately capture patient acuity, severity of illness, risk of mortality, and DRG assignment in compliance with industry rules and regulations
Documents SLR findings within CDI application
Serves as a role model and resource for CDI team members
Maintains a summary of opportunities identified through second level review for feedback and education with the CDI team
Periodically review the criteria established for cases triggering a second level review and recommend updates or modifications to the criteria to assist in identifying areas of opportunity
Is actively engaged in quality and process improvement efforts
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients
Requirements
Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing or in Health Information Management
Associate's Degree preferably in Health Information Management or Nursing
Bachelor's Degree preferably in Health Information Management or Nursing
Doctorate Degree in Medicine
3+ years CDI experience as a concurrent reviewer
Extensive clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology
Strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrates comprehension of Case Mix Index (CMI)
Knowledge of age-specific patient needs and the elements of disease processes and related procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Assertive personality traits
Working knowledge of inpatient admission criteria
Ability to work independently in a time-oriented environment as well as working as part of a team, primarily in a virtual setting
Applies knowledge and expertise to daily job responsibilities
Earns and maintains Certification for Clinical Documentation Improvement
Incorporates current literature, research and best practice (ACDIS and AHIMA) into daily practice
Up to-date clinical and coding experience, and current working knowledge of pathology, pharmacology, surgical procedures, etc.
Detail-oriented and organized, have excellent time-management skills, and have good analytical and problem-solving ability
Notable client service, communication, presentation and relationship building skills
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License
Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA)