Clinical Documentation RN: DRG & Coding Expert

CORP - HM Corporate Division - The Methodist Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business professional

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist to improve chart quality and ensure accurate coding and reimbursement. You will review records, follow up on DRG worksheets, and collaborate with physicians and staff to enhance clinical documentation.

Qualifications include a medical degree with Western medicine training, strong English communication, and 1 year of clinical experience preferred. This is a salaried, exempt role based in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Requires medical degree and eligibility as a professional in healthcare.
• Strong English reading/writing skills to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Experience communicating with physicians, staff, and patients is essential.
• Knowledge of DRG payor issues and coding guidelines is expected.

Responsibilities

• Improve clinical documentation quality, completeness, and accuracy.
• Perform open record reviews per clinical guidelines to support outcomes reporting.
• Follow up on DRG/Documentation worksheets and clarify documentation where needed.
• Educate internal customers on coding, reimbursement issues, and performance improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Customer service

DRG/payor knowledge

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Medical School graduate (Western Medicine)

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks a Clinical Documentation Specialist to improve chart quality and ensure accurate coding and reimbursement. You will review records, follow up on DRG worksheets, and collaborate with physicians and staff to enhance clinical documentation.

Qualifications include a medical degree with Western medicine training, strong English communication, and 1 year of clinical experience preferred. This is a salaried, exempt role based in Houston, TX.