Clinical Documentation Specialist

Clinical Documentation Specialist

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Department: Clinical Documentation Improvement

FTE: 1.00 (80 hours per pay period) Workdays: Monday - Friday Shift(s): Days Shift Length: 8 hours Location: Remote

Purpose of this position: Under the direction of Coding and Documentation leadership, provides active concurrent review, feedback, and education to physicians and healthcare providers to improve documentation of all conditions and treatments in the inpatient medical record, to ensure an accurate reflection of the patient condition in the associated MS-DRG assignments, case-mix index, severity of illness and risk of mortality profiling and reimbursement.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts initial and continued-stay concurrent reviews on inpatient admissions and documents findings using the designated CDI software, Coding software and Epic electronic record as necessary/ requires proficiency in abstracting the needed clinical information and data used for clinical documentation
• Identifies procedures and secondary diagnoses for co-morbidities/complications and documents appropriately within the designated CDI software, Coding software and Epic electronic record as needed to accurately calculate the correct DRG assignment
• Identifies documentation issues within the medical record around ICD-10-CM Diagnosis and ICD-10 PCS procedure codes
• Communicates via a query process to the Medical Staff, Advanced practice practitioners (APP's) and other providers, including medical residents as necessary, via written/verbal communication to obtain accurate and complete provider documentation
• Assigns baseline and working DRG (APR or MS DRG), along with Severity of illness and Risk of Mortality to reviews using ICD-10-CM /PSC codes and procedures to all reviews
• Ensures the timeliness of all written and verbal queries from providers to ensure proper documentation is obtained and placed in the medical record before patient discharge whenever possible
• Identifies potential Patient safety indictors (PSI) and Hospital acquired conditions (HAC) codes and notifies appropriate staff personnel for further review
• Conducts post discharge reviews and reconciliation of DRG assignment and baseline DRG, ensuring correct outcome for all coding queries responses
• Educates physicians, clinicians, and other involved parties regarding the necessity of providing complete and clear documentation of the care provided. This may require the use of computer software and developing education using software such as PowerPoint
• Applies federal and state documentation and coding (ICD-10-CM/PCS) guidelines to ensure physician and hospital compliance
• Maintains current knowledge of coding/documentation information including the AHA's Coding Clinic publication, pharmacology, laboratory, disease processes, and new/emerging technologies to ensure accuracy of code assignment and compliance
• Identifies documentation trends and issues and reports these to CDI leadership, as well as the inpatient coding management and staff as needed
• Interacts with coding team to resolve documentation and coding issues and ensure proper DRG assignment
• Be able to prepare and provide service-specific information and education to physicians and other care providers, related to provider documentation and its effects on coding, compliance, profiling and reimbursement
• Participates in educational programs and in-services in order to maintain clinical documentation requirements, knowledge and ICD- 10-CM /PCS coding requirements
• Portrays a professional manner in dress and all communication skills
• Must have effective interpersonal skills to effectively interact, communicate, and maintain good working relationships with Medical Staff, Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP's), other provers and team members
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and assist others in completing the work of the team
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and two (2) years of professional nursing experience in an emergency department, medical or surgical area of an acute hospital setting -OR- Graduation from an AHIMA accredited program as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and at least three (3) years of recent inpatient coding experience -OR- Graduation from an AHIMA accredited program as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and at least four (4) years of recent inpatient coding experience -OR- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience Certification/License Required: Registration as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association. -OR- Maintain current licensure by the Minnesota Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse(RN)

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with some dental focus and business background Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Knowledge of specialty healthcare and dentistry Knowledge of dental insurance and financial coordination Excellent communication skills in person and on telephone Excellent customer service skills Knowledge of medical terminology Advanced computer skills Ability to work effectively with others Ability to work independently and efficiently Exceptional time management skills Ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulations Essential knowledge of dental insurance coverages and programs,including prior authorization, payment plans, and collecting co-pays or payments Strong organizational skills

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package: We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity. We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement. For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.