Clinical Documentation Specialist 3 - Second Level Coding Reviewer

Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Clinical Documentation Specialist 3 - Second Level Coding Reviewer page is loaded Clinical Documentation Specialist 3 - Second Level Coding Reviewer Apply locations Miami, FL time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R100065581 Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet . The Clinical Care Transformation (CCT) Second Level Reviewer performs quality audits of inpatient admissions and outpatient encounters to validate coding assignment is in compliance with the official coding guidelines as supported by clinical documentation in health record. Validates abstracted data elements that are integral to appropriate payment methodology. The CCT Second Level Reviewer works in collaboration with CDI specialists, Coders, Quality Analysts, Uhealth Providers, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure accurate, high-quality clinical documentation to support UHealth initiatives. Adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies, and procedures, continually ensuring quality documentation and regulatory compliance.

• Conducts high volume internal audits of hospital medical records for documentation and coding accuracy. Participates on special reviews or projects.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and quality of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes.
• Assists with concurrent and retrospective USNWR case reviews, quality audits, and education as deemed necessary by CTT Leadership.
• Performs high-level, complex, timely secondary case reviews concurrently and retrospectively to identify potential gaps or opportunities to facilitate improved provider documentation.
• Completes quality reviews focused on Mortality, Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC), and other publicly reported patient quality or safety metrics (i.e. AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators).
• Demonstrates proficiency with ICD-10-CM/PCS, APR DRG, and MS DRG by providing information regarding clinical documentation opportunities, coding and DRG issues, as well as performance improvement methodologies.
• Recognizes opportunities for documentation improvement using strong critical-thinking skills and sound judgment in decision making, keeping integrity and compliance at the forefront of considerations in addition to outcomes, reimbursement, and regulatory requirements. -
• Makes recommendation of refinement of principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and/or procedures based on clinical data to facilitate appropriate DRG assignment.
• Effectively and appropriately communicates and collaborates with providers, HIM/coding, quality, CDI, and other members of the healthcare team. Works independently; demonstrates effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Participates in meetings, including providing feedback and identifying trends and opportunities, presentations for educational opportunities, and any other needs identified by the CTT leaders. Assumes responsibility for professional development through participation at workshops, conferences, and/or in-services and maintains appropriate records of participation.
• Participates in departmental and organization projects, task forces, and/or committees as needed. Complies with and ensures adherence to HIPAA and Code of Conduct policies. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:
  • Four (4) Year/Bachelor's Degree Desired; AA/AS; BA/BS in related field DesiredCertification and Licensing:
    • Prefer AHIMA approved ICD10CM/PCS trainer.
    • Proficient in ICD9CM/PCS, ICD10CM/PCS , CPT4, and HCPCS coding conventions and guidelines, encoder and National and Local Coverage Determinations.
    • Certifications (CCS, CIC, or CPC) preferred.Experience:
      • At least five (5) years recent inpatient acute care facility experience required.
      • Demonstrated extensive clinical knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and understanding of disease processes, pathophysiology, and disease management/treatment required.
      • Proficiency with ICD-10-CM/PCS, APR DRG, and MS DRG required.
      • At least one (1) year experience with mortality, PSI, HAC, or other quality-focused reviews required.
      • Knowledge of Vizient, Premier, US News and World Report, CMS star rating or similar risk-adjustment methodologies highly preferred.
      • Prior experience in an academic medical center (AMC) or large health system preferred.
      • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) required.
      • Experience with 3M 360 Encompass preferred.
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write concisely and effectively when communicating with providers.Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
        • General knowledge of office procedures and operations
        • Skill in data entry with minimal errors
        • Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
        • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
        • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
        • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
        • Ability to understand and follow instructions.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:c108 About Us The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.Transforming livesWith more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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