Job Posting for Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist at CARLE
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.
Conducts the initial concurrent review process for all selected admissions
Clarifies documentation in the medical record as appropriate through communication with the physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Assures documentation in chart represents a true clinical picture of the patient diagnoses and supports care that was given and DRG assigned
Documents findings within Carle CDI software and updates software as required to reflect status of the encounter and any follow up
Coordinates with the physicians, nurses, ancillary hospital staff, and Health Information Management Department's coding staff to identify and record principal and secondary diagnoses, principal procedures, and assign the working DRG
Follows query process and escalates as necessary
Conducts education related to CDI topics to peers and providers as needed or requested
Performs second level review on selected inpatient encounters
Reviews denials for accurate and complete documentation and develops appeal letter when needed
Attends mandatory and regular education sessions as needed
Follows appropriate workflow in EPIC and CDI software and notifies one up leader of any issues
May serve as an "expert" and participate in testing for upgrades as needed
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Salary.com Estimation for Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist in Wellington, IL
$95,538 to $122,879
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