SR Coding & CDI Specialist- 40/hrs, Day Shifts

Temple-Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking an Sr Coding & CDI Specialist to lead in-depth reviews of clinical documentation for accurate coding and regulatory compliance. This role provides guidance to physicians, nurses and staff, and identifies coding-related compliance issues to improve documentation quality.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field, 5 years of inpatient coding/CDI experience, and strong knowledge of ICD, CPT, DRG and APC coding.

Qualifications

• 5 years of inpatient coding/CDI experience
• Strong knowledge of ICD, CPT, DRG and APC coding
• EPIC knowledge preferred
• Regulatory/compliance awareness and documentation accuracy

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth reviews of clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Provide coding guidance to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Identify and address coding-related compliance issues and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with CDI and Coding Leadership teams to provide feedback on chart reviews and education

Skills

ICD coding

CPT coding

DRG coding

APC coding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

EPIC

Job description

SR Coding & CDI Specialist- 40/hrs, Day Shifts

The Sr Coding and CDI Specialist has the overall responsibility for conducting in-depth reviews of clinical documentation to ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, clinical validation, and overall accuracy of coding for the Temple University Health System. Provide coding expertise and guidance to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Identify and address coding-related compliance issues. Facilitate improvement in overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of the medical record documentation. Stays up to date with coding guidelines, regulations, and industry changes. Serves as an expert for CDI and Coding teams on topics such as coding compliance, clinical validation, PSIs, HACs and Vizient variables. Communicates and collaborates with the CDI and Coding Leadership teams to provide feedback on medical chart reviews.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field Required or

Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

5 years experience in Coding and/or CDI for inpatient records Required and

General Experience and expert knowledge of ICD, CPT, DRG, and APC coding and classification Required

General Experience with EPIC Preferred

Licenses

Certified Coding Specialist Required or

Cert Clin Documentation Spec Required

PA Registered Nurse License Preferred or

Multi State Compact RN License Preferred

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.