Clinical Documentation Specialist, CDS, CCDS, CDIP Job at Ascension Health, Indianapolis, IN

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  • Ascension Health
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Clinical Documentation Integrity, Must have previous or current inpatient CDI experience

+ **Schedule:** Full Time Days, Monday - Friday, with flexibility and paid holidays

+ **Hospital:** Remote

+ **Location:** Indiana

This position is a great fit for RN's with current or previous inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity or Clinical Documentation Specialist experience. Candidates without previous CDI experience will not be considered at this time for this role, but are encouraged to apply to other roles within Ascension!

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._

**Responsibilities**

Facilitate improvement in overall quality, completeness and accuracy of medical record documentation.

+ Complete admission reviews and assign a working Diagnosis Related Group. Ensure the working DRG and other information are entered in the Clinical Documentation Improvement database.

+ Initiate and maintain extensive interactions with physicians and mid-level providers to address the need for more detailed information in the medical record.

+ Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the severity of illness and level of services provided are accurately reflected in the medical record and to resolve physician queries and documentation issues prior to patient's discharge.

+ Maintain accurate records of review activities, ensuring reports and outcomes of CDI efforts are valid.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ One or more of the following required:

+ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation ImprovementSpecialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

+ Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

+ Previous CDI experience is required for this position.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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