Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist-Coding

The CDI primary role will be auditing inpatient, outpatient cases for DRG validation and documentation improvement opportunities utilizing a unique approach that combines technology, coding and clinical documentation auditing expertise.

Responsibilities include working directly with the Physicians, Coders and CDI team members to streamline processes, identify training needs, and ensure consistent information is shared, as well as providing training as needed to maintain quality and productivity standards.

This person should have strong coding skills, extensive knowledge of medical terminology, the human disease process, anatomy and physiology, and a thorough understanding of the workflow and processes utilized by the team members to successfully complete review processes.

Viewed as an expert, highly sought‑after resource, and a key advisor to other business partners, this role ensures compliance of coding, billing and charging with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• IR-DRG, ICD
  10 and CPT
• Statistical analysis/Data analysis
• Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in a large healthcare facility
• Desired experience in a large healthcare facility
• Desired experience in IR-DRG and ICD
  10

Any of the following:
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Professional (CPC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or equivalent coding certification.