Provides remote and onsite support of clinical documentation improvement activities in an effort to support accuracy and quality in the patient records at CHS facilities and to ensure that coded diagnoses are an accurate reflection of the patient's clinical status and care. The CDI Coordinator provides a key role in maintaining the long-term system success of CDI by providing inpatient auditing as well as program reporting, applications support and operations functions. High school diploma or equivalent.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required. 1-3 years ongoing inpatient coding and abstracting experience in ICD-9-CM and DRGs required.
A minimum of one year auditing experience required. Prior documentation improvement experience highly desired. At least one of the following is required: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.
The following are preferred: CDIP, CCDS, clinical degree, or ICD-10 certification or trainer designation.