Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager

This professional manages the clinical documentation improvement program and its staff. He/she works with the medical staff and clinical documentation nurse specialists to offer documentation education to secure all legitimate DRG opportunities. He/she works within the scope of care management to provide education and documentation that best represents the patient's clinical findings and treatment plan. This professional is also responsible for coding audits as directed and the management of data quality reviews on specified records, resolution of DRG/APG/ASC coding changes with third party payers. He/she provides structured education programs including ICD10 to physicians and Erlanger staff based on audit findings and prepares and presents required findings and reports.

Education:
Required:
Must have at least one of the following: RHIA or RHIT or RN with BSN and/or Clinical Coding Specialist (CCS). Maintains professional certification with continuing education ...