Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day
Job Summary
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
The Clinical Documentation Specialist I is responsible for improving the quality and completeness of clinical documentation to ensure accurate reflection of severity of illness and clinical decisions prior to coding and billing.
The organization has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and holds multiple recognitions for nursing excellence and patient safety.
Matching Summary
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
clinical documentation review
DRG validation and assignment
medical record analysis
provider communication for documentation
proficient in MS Office
acute care hospital experience
Nice-to-have
adaptability to CMS regulations
self-motivation and accountability
teamwork and compassion focus
knowledge of ICD-10 Coding Guidelines
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in related field
5 years advanced coding or clinical experience or 1 year CDI or coding experience
RHIT, RN, RHIA, CPC, or CCS certification upon hire
experience with medical record reviews and DRG validation