CDI RN Specialist

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago

Omaha, United States Tenet Healthcare Full time

JOB SUMMARY  

Responsible for reviewing medical records to facilitate and obtain appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient, by improving the quality of the physicians’ clinical documentation. Exhibits a sufficient knowledge of clinical documentation requirements, MS-DRG Assignment, and clinical conditions or procedures, Educates members of the patient care team regarding documentation guidelines, including attending physicians, allied health practitioners, nursing, and case management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Others may be assigned.

Record Review: Completes initial medical records reviews of patient records within 24-48 hours of admission for a specified patient population to: (a) evaluate documentation to assign the principal diagnosis, pertinent secondary diagnoses, and procedures for accurate MS-DRG assignment, risk of mortality and severity of illness; and (b) initiate a review worksheet. Conducts follow-up reviews of patients every 2-3 days to support and assign a working or final MS-DRG assignment upon patient discharge, as necessary. Formulate physician queries regarding missing, unclear or conflicting health record documentation by requesting and obtaining additional documentation within the health record, as necessary. Collaborates with case managers, nursing staff and other ancillary staff regarding interaction with physicians regarding documentation and to resolve physician queries prior to discharge.  Assist in training department staff new to CDI Professional Development: Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis (IPPS and OPPS, ICD-9-CM and CPT updates) for inpatient and outpatient coding. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends Quarterly Coding Updates and all coding conference calls as well as any required CDI education. CDI: Communicates/Completes Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) activities and coding issues (lacking documentation, physician queries, for appropriate follow-up and resolution Other duties as assigned

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CDI Specialist must display teamwork and commitment while performing daily duties Must demonstrate initiative and discipline in time management and medical record review Travel may be required to meet the needs of the facilities Advanced knowledge of Medicare Part A and familiar with Medicare Part B Intermediate knowledge of disease pathophysiology and drug utilization Intermediate knowledge of MS-DRG classification and reimbursement structures Critical thinking, problem solving and deductive reasoning skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of coding compliance and regulatory standards  Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient work flow Regular and reliable attendance and time reporting per Conifer Telecommuting program requirements Capacity to work independently in a virtual office setting or at facility setting if required to travel for assignment Understand and communicate documentation strategies Recognize opportunities for documentation improvement Formulate clinically, compliant credible queries Ability to maintain an auditing and monitoring program as a means to measure query process Ability to apply coding conventions, official guidelines, and Coding Clinic advice to health record documentation

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.

Preferred: Acute Care nursing relevant experience Zero (0) to two (2) years experience Graduate from a Nursing program, BSN, or graduate

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Active state Registered Nurse license  Preferred: CDIP or CCDS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time Must be able to efficiently use computer keyboard and mouse  Good visual acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER

Must be able to travel nationally as needed, not to exceed 10%

As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step

Is an intermediate level position for experienced CDS.

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, AHIMA accredited school, United States, or international school of medicine

Experience:

Required: 2 to 5 years of CDS experience and 2 years recent acute care experience in a clinical or inpatient coding setting; or MBBS and USMLE in lieu of experience.

Certifications:

Required: RN, LVN, LPN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, MD, DO, PA, or NP*.

Physical Demands:

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