Department:

Health Information Management Shift/schedule:

Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Health Information Manager. The primary job function of the Health Information Management Coding and Clinical Documentation Educator is to oversee the HIM coding compliance program, to include coding, auditing and query Processes. This position is responsible for DRG validation accuracy, auditing of inpatient and outpatient surgery records, and provide on-going feedback and continuing education to coders and clinicians. Maintains statistics on Query, DRG, surgical documentation and coding accuracy rates for the organization and continually monitors progress, as well as being available as a resource. Provides inpatient coding coverage as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam required Associates Degree in Health Information or equivalent inpatient coding and/or clinical documentation experience required

Licensure:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) preferred

Experience:

Five years of recent acute care hospital coding and/or clinical documentation improvement experience preferred Contact Information Katie Shirey shireyk@somc.org