Clinical Documentation Improvement Spec

PRMO Established in 2001, Patient Revenue Management Organization (PRMO) is a fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization supporting all of Duke Health, including Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, the Private Diagnostic Clinic, and Duke Primary Care. The PRMO focuses on streamlining the revenue cycle through enhanced management of scheduling, registration, coding, HIM operations, billing, collections, cash management, and customer service. The Mission of the PRMO is delivering quality service by enhancing the patient experience, providing financial security, and preserving Duke’s reputation and mission of advancing health together. Our Vision is to be recognized as a world class innovative revenue cycle organization that values our people, patients and performance.

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• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
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Job Summary

This position will be responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of the medical record through CMS and Vizient reviews. Through interaction with medical records coding staff and compliance specialists, the theHIM-CDI staff suggests modifications to clinical documentation and coding to ensure accurate depiction of the level of clinical services, the reason for admission, patient severity, risk of mortality, the severity of illness, and conditions present on admission. Participates in select committees and provides education programs as necessary.

In this position, you are responsible for reviewing the overall quality and completeness of coding for expired and discharged to hospice encounters. They utilize current CMMS coding guidelines, conventions, and AHA coding clinics to accurately determine if the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and procedures reoccur ate so that we report the correct MS-DRG assignment. They also communicate with coders, compliance specialists, and/or clinical documentation analysts regarding documentation clarification and accurate coding, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

BSN or PA (Physician's Assistant), NP (Nurse Practitioner), or Doctorate in a medically related field is required.

Experience

Three years of progressive healthcare experience in an acute care setting. Previous chart review experience (case management utilization review) is preferred. Excellent written/verbal communication, critical thinking, creative problem solving, conflict management skills, and proficient organization and planning skills are required. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement theory and practice.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Currently licensed and/or registered as a Professional Nurse/Physician Assistant/MD in the state of North Carolina, preferred. CCDS, CCS, or CDIP preferred.

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