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Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS)

Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS)

AscensionIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Details

  • Department :   Clinical Documentation Integrity, Must have previous or current inpatient CDI experience
  • Schedule : Full Time Days, Monday - Friday, with flexibility and paid holidays
  • Hospital : Remote
  • Location :   Indiana

This position is a great fit for RN's with current or previous inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity or Clinical Documentation Specialist experience. Candidates with previous inpatient CDI experience is required. An Indiana RN License is required at the time of hire.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

  • Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
  • Responsibilities

    Facilitate improvement in overall quality, completeness and accuracy of medical record documentation.

  • Complete admission reviews and assign a working Diagnosis Related Group. Ensure the working DRG and other information are entered in the Clinical Documentation Improvement database.
  • Initiate and maintain extensive interactions with physicians and mid-level providers to address the need for more detailed information in the medical record.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the severity of illness and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the medical record and to resolve physician queries and documentation issues prior to patient's discharge.
  • Maintain accurate records of review activities, ensuring reports and outcomes of CDI efforts are valid.
  • Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration :

  • One or more of the following required :
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement
  • Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Education :

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree / Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Additional Preferences

    No additional preferences.