Manager - Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Covenant Medical Group is Covenant Health’s employed and managed medical practice organization, with more than 300 top Physicians and providers spanning the continuum of care in 20 cities throughout East Tennessee. Specialties include cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational medicine, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, pulmonology, reproductive medicine, rheumatology, sleep medicine and urology.
Position Summary:
The Manager of Clinical Documentation Compliance develops, implements and oversees all activities of daily operations and supervision of employees for the Covenant Medical Group (CMG) clinical documentation improvement department. This program supports accurate physician documentation for medical necessity, coding and billing of clinical services.
This position requires a unique skill set including extensive computer and MIS expertise (at a conceptual level) including, but not limited to: computer systems and software, information security, healthcare systems, data quality, protection of patient privacy, data display, design, linkage, and archiving/retrieval of information. Monitors the following to ensure facility goals are met and to prevent delays that affect CMG’s financial performance: all unbilled accounts receivable claims for all coding deficiencies including those claims that have failed edits and are in need of correction. The position ensures that the documentation process meets regulatory guidelines and standards.
Instills an equal appreciation in CDI personnel for complete and accurate information and the financial and clinical ramifications of all work processes. Responsible for ensuring practices in the department to meet all regulatory and state standards. Works closely with IS on system selection and implementation that affect the area. Maintains optimal communication links with Integrity Office, Coding/Transcription, Quality Management and CBO (Centralized Billing Office). Customer service mentality is crucial, as is a good working relationship with the medical staff.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new employees; and developing a consistently reliable service that adheres to quality, budget, and timeliness. Establishes and monitors individual employees’ quality and quantity standards assuring these standards are consistently met. Develops, and ensures adherence to enterprise-wide policies, procedures, guidelines, and training manuals. Establishes, implements, and enforces standards for quality and timeliness based on customers' needs and in accordance with HIPAA, CMS and other related State and Federal guidelines.
The Manager of CDI has responsibility for the documentation accuracy to meet coding guidelines and medical necessity for payor authorizations as well as regulatory and organizational requirements. This position must work directly and indirectly with CMG’s providers to assure accurate and timely documentation of the patient’s condition and diagnosis, since the Clinical Documentation Management services are crucial to the cash flow of Covenant and have a direct impact on Covenant’s financial performance.
Recruiter: Sarah Grey || sgrey1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5271
Clinical Documentation:
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Minimum Education:
Bachelor degree or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and directly applicable professional experience is required. Knowledge of CPT, HCPC and ICD-10-CM coding, third-party regulations and managed care practices required.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years supervisory experience in related health field required, acute care experience preferred. Familiarity with the Joint Commission, state and financial regulatory approach mandatory, as well as hospital finance, needed. A minimum of five (5) years experience in documentation/coding compliance auditing and/or case management with specific experience in CDI required. Must be able to work independently and as a team member. Possesses a strong work ethic. Must demonstrate excellent written and oral skills.
Licensure Requirements:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA preferred). Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.
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