
Clinical Documentation Specialist – Outpatient
Posted 6 days ago

Posted 6 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.
• Drive enhancements in the overall quality and completeness of Clinical Intelligence's recapture and suspecting performance.
• Analyze patient records to pinpoint and confirm Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) diagnoses.
• Interact with providers to ensure precise and comprehensive documentation supporting HCC and condition-related diagnoses.
• Improve RAF score precision and boost risk adjustment outcomes.
• Utilize knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, and procedures to identify documentation deficiencies.
• Confirm recapture and suspect conditions based on clinical evidence.
• Ensure that documentation substantiates reported conditions.
• Develop queries that reflect best practices.
• Generate recommendations aimed at enhancing clinical logic and workflows.
• Uphold strict confidentiality of patient information in line with privacy regulations.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing education program.
• Possess an active and unrestricted Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Provider license.
• Hold certifications as a Certified Documentation Expert-Outpatient (CDEO), Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O), or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) along with Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC).
• Have a minimum of 2 years of outpatient CDI experience.
• Experience in navigating Epic, Athena, and Cerner EMRs.
• A total of 5 years of clinical experience.
• Strong comprehension of CMS, HHS, Medicaid, and Rx HCC models.
• Knowledgeable about current industry standards related to HCC documentation, ICD-10-CM coding, AHA Coding Clinics, and Official Coding Guidelines.
• Proficient in the utilization of electronic medical records and technology-driven solutions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Ambulatory clinical experience is preferred.
• Must fulfill E-Verify requirements for new hires.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401k match.
• Generous PTO plan.
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