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Position description
The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist is accountable for reviewing patient medical records in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting to capture accurate representation of the severity of illness and facilitate proper coding. The CDI Specialist validates that coding reflects medical necessity of services and facilitates appropriate coding which provides an accurate reflection and reporting of the severity of the patient's illness along with expected risk of mortality and complexity of care. Documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient's clinical status and care. Utilizes advanced knowledge of disease processes (pathophysiology), medications, and have critical thinking skills to analyze current documentation to identify gaps. Identifies opportunities in concurrent and retrospective inpatient clinical medical documentation to support quality and effective coding. Understands and applies regulatory compliance related to documentation, coding and billing for all health insurance plans. The CDI Specialist facilitates appropriate modifications to documentation through extensive interactions and collaboration with physicians, coding, case management, nursing and other care givers. Serves as an effective change agent as an educator and resource for physicians and allied health staff to improve the quality and completeness of the clinical documentation. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with ethical and legal business procedures, compliant with federal and state statutes and regulations, official coding rules, guidelines and accepted standards of coding practice including appropriate clinical documentation policies.
This Position is 100% Remote; can work from anywhere
Qualifications
Entry-level or minimal experience in a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (CDIS) role and must have the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or the Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification] and: Any of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), Registered Nurse (RN), completion of international or domestic medical program or, Formal education (accredited college-level course work) in human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and disease process or, Associate's degree or higher (candidates must also have completed coursework in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.
Additional qualifications
Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Demonstrated skills in analytical thinking, problem solving. Effective verbal and written communication including ability to present ideas and concepts effectively to physicians, management and other members of our healthcare team. Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision. Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a creative and challenging work environment. Must be able to work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends as required to meet business needs.
License or certification
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), Associated Degree Nurse (ADN-RN), completion of international or domestic medical program or, Formal education (accredited college-level course work) in human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and disease process or, an Associate's degree or higher (candidates must also have completed coursework in medical terminology and anatomy and physiology) and, Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification.
Exemption status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
Required education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The salary range every 2 weeks is approx. $2,673.60-$4,007.20 based on a full-time position.
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours / Pay period
80
Schedule details
Primarily Monday-Friday schedule (8:00am-5:00pm central time), subject to business need.
- This Position is 100% Remote; can work from anywhere
Weekend schedule
Weekend schedule: Minimal but subject to business need.
Remote
Yes
International Assignment
No
Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.
Recruiter
Lynnette Fleshman
EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
