Inpatient CDI Consultant in Franklin Square, New York at Jzanus Consulting

Jzanus Consulting- Inpatient CDI Specialist

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Jzanus Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist will perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient records for documentation compliance and will communicate effectively with Physicians to clarify Principal Diagnoses, Secondary Diagnoses, Procedures and Quality Indicators.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient records and identifies opportunities to improve quality of documentation
Generates compliant, clinical queries for clarifying Principal Diagnoses, Secondary Diagnoses, Procedures, Severity of Illness (SOI), Risk of Mortality (ROM) and Quality Indicators
Provides clinical support for Coding Team and performs clinical validation
Communicates with Coding Team and Health Information Management Professionals to resolve coding issues and DRG discrepancies
Reports to Hospital Leadership and designated Facility CDI Director
Provides CDI education to Hospital Leadership, Physicians, Clinicians, Coders and Health Information Management
Professionals to improve documentation quality and to optimize quality of patient care
Creates reports summarizing trends, analyses and CDI impact
Participates in meetings with Hospital Leadership, Department Chairs, Division Chiefs, Physicians, Clinical Teams, Coding Teams and Health Information Management
Professionals to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement of documentation quality
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

CDIP, CCDS or CCS credential - Physician or Registered Nurse preferred
3+ years working experience as CDI Specialist for Inpatient Facility
3+ years working experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS code sets and MS-DRG and APR-DRG payment models
Expertise in CDI workflow and adherence to AHIMA Query Guidelines
Adherence to ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA Coding Clinic, CMS and other regulatory guidelines
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent critical thinking skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to complete projects and meet deadlines with time constraints
Flexibility to travel on-site and/or work remotely, as required by client and based on assignment needs
TRAVEL

Possible Quarterly Travel to NY

NY Preferred**

Current Operating States:

• Alabama - AL

• Arkansas - AR

• California - CA

• Connecticut - CT

• Florida - FL

• Georgia - GA

• Idaho - ID

• Illinois - IL

• Indiana - IN

• Louisiana - LA

• Michigan - MI

• Missouri - MO

• New Jersey - NJ

• New York - NY

• North Carolina - NC

• Ohio - OH

• Pennsylvania - PA

• Rhode Island - RI

• Texas - TX

• Utah - UT

• Vermont - VT

• Virginia - VA

• Washington - WA

• West Virginia - WV

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Inpatient
Work Location: Remote