Mayo Clinic Looking for CDI Specialist l – Remote at Minnesota Full Time

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Position description
The Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (ICDI) 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. Validates 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.

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 anywhere within the United States

Qualifications
Two years of experience in an Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (ICDIS) role, concurrent review of medical records in the field of ICDI and experience in a production role within the last 12 months. High School diploma or GED required.

Additional qualifications
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), or International or Domestic Medical Degree.

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
Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification

Exemption status
Exempt

Compensation Detail
$73,028.80 – $109,449.60 / year

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
80

Schedule details
Primarily Monday-Friday (possible weekend hours depending on business needs).

This Position is 100% Remote can work anywhere within the United States

Weekend schedule
Potential weekend hours depending on business needs.

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.