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WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Serve as Coding department liaison to regional RMD CDI program.
Prepare all retrospective queries and follow up with physicians through completion.
Enter query information in 3M 360 database
Conduct follow-up reviews of clinical documentation to ensure issues discussed and clarified with clinical staff have been recorded in patients' chart.
Ensure all query and DRG difference follow up is performed timely and DNB goals are maintained
Compile query metrics and report to coding leadership.
Maintain working relationship with physicians and other clinical staff.
Maintain knowledge of Franciscan Alliance coding software tools.
Assist with development and maintenance of software system workflow for standardization and maximum efficiency.
Assist with identification and implementation of process improvements according to industry best practice standards to make the best use of resources, decrease costs and improve coding services across the specialized service lines.
Maintain expert knowledge of clinical disease management and stay current with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Enter query information in Iodine database.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree - Required
Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
5 years Nursing/Patient Care or Hospital - Required, or
5 years Inpatient acute coding and related extensive clinical knowledge at a facility with a CDI program - Required
Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) - Required, or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Required, or
RHIT/RHIA - Required
Never or Rarely
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.