record for accurate reflection of the acuity of the patient and justifying the level of care.
- Coordinates with coding/HIM/UR and other departments to achieve a record that reflects the acuity of the patient and level of care
- Review medical record concurrently for documentation not yet in the record but supported by clinical indicators. Performs a
worksheet. Determines the appropriate principle diagnosis of the patient.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of, and makes an effort to capture, all appropriate secondary diagnoses for quality
- Documents findings in workflow tools, noting all key information used in the tracking process.
- Uses relationship building and strong communication skills to develop a rapport with providers to clarify information in the medical
- Uses appropriate querying tools (templates) to capture needed documentation.
- Queries the medical staff when necessary by written and/or verbal communication to obtain accurate and complete physician
complete documentation and key documentation concepts during regular physician meetings or on individually with physicians.
- Reviews the progress of the CDI program by interpreting performance, process, and quality ratings reports. Able to identify areas
- Acts as liaison between the Coding Department and the Clinical Documentation Specialist.
- Regularly interacts with/educates physicians to enhance understanding of the CDI program and to ensure the medical record
- Able to recognize and facilitate performance improvement activities when necessary to achieve benchmark departmental and
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
Licensure/Certification
Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Must maintain current one of the following:
Certified Documentation Specialist (CCDS) by the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists
Clinical Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) by The American Health Information Management Association
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Experience
- Three (3) years of acute care hospital experience required.
- Two (2) years of acute care CDI experience required.
- Extensive clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology; best demonstrated by clinical experience in hospital
- Thorough knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS, APR DRG and MS DRG required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write concisely and effectively when communicating with providers