Clinical Documentation Specialist RN (1.0 FTE, Days) in Kirkland, Washington at EvergreenHealth

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Working under department management the Clinical Documentation Specialist RN ensures the documentation in the patient health record accurately reflects the severity of illness, expected risk of mortality and the level of services provided to the patient. Utilizing defined review and query processes the CDI RN completes a comprehensive review of inpatient medical records and facilitates clinical documentation correction through collaborative interaction with providers, other patient care givers and with the Medical Center Coding Staff to ensure the encounter record is complete and accurate for reimbursement and outcome reporting.

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