What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION INTEGRITY SPECIALIST position at Carle?
Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
- Department : Health Information Management
- Entity : Champaign-Urbana Service Area
- Job Category : Nursing
- Employment Type : Full - Time
- Job ID : 46404
- Experience Required : 3 - 5 Years
- Education Required : Associates Degree
- Shift : Day
- Location : Urbana, IL
- Usual Schedule : Monday to Friday 8am - 4 : 30pm
- On Call Requirements : No
- Work Location : Working from Home
- Weekend Requirements : As needed
- Holiday Requirements : No
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Position Summary :
Performs inpatient chart review to determine appropriate DRG assignment and assures appropriate documentation in the chart to support clinical care provided, including severity of illness and risk of mortality which impacts Case Mix Index and mortality ratings. Coordinates with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and the coders in Health Information Management to identify and record principal and secondary diagnoses, principal procedures, and assign the working DRG. Performs second level review of specific DRGs as assigned. Presents education related to CDI topics to peers and providers we needed or requested. Reviews DRG denials and provides information to the denials team related to appealing the encounter
Qualifications :
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS At least two (2) years Clinical bedside experience and Two (2) years CDI experienceMedical Graduate with clinical practice as a physician in an acute care setting if degree is Doctorate SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Requires excellent organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as an active member. Up to date clinical skills preferred; need to have current working knowledge of pathology, managed care, healthcare quality, and reimbursement. Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of word, excel and power point.
Essential Functions :
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