Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA, USA
Description: JOB DESCRIPTION: Reviews inpatient medical records for select payer populations post-discharge and pre-bill; audits the accuracy and completeness of diagnosis and procedure coding, DRG assignment, and abstracted data POA, Discharge Disposition. Reviews discrepancies between the Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) DRG and the Coder DRG. Reviews non-CC/MCC records to determine if record was miscoded or if additional documentation is needed. Works with Coders and CDSs to draft and initiate physician queries. Performs reviews in a timely manner to maintain DNFB target of 4 days. Provides Coding development with coordination of educational and training programs regarding technical coding and clinical topics for the coding staff. Coordinates remediation when required. Coordinates with the Coding leadership, Quality nurses and the CDS team to educate physicians, nursing, and other clinical staff to improve documentation. Review¿s DRG Reassignment letters and assists in...
