divh2Acute Inpatient Coding Specialist/h2pValidates acute inpatient coded charts to ensure the diagnostic information leading to the assignment can be substantiated by the documentation in the medical record./ppJob responsibilities include:/pulliLeveraging clinical expertise to identify and validate DRG code assignment./liliFull review of CDI suggested code changes./liliDemonstrating comprehensive knowledge of coding guidelines and principals; performing coding audits for optimization./liliAuditing and reviewing Medicare/non-Medicare charts to ensure that proper standards are maintained in compliance with federal and state regulations./liliApplying coding rules and regulations to the validation review process./liliReviewing codes on Medicare/non-Medicare charts for compliance to rules and conventions./liliCommunicating DRG changes and rationale to the coding and CDI staff./liliIdentifying appropriate coding changes necessary to provide the most valid documentation in compliance with federal and state regulations./liliOperating under general guidance and work assignments that are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action./liliReviewing potential reassignments; demonstrating accurate and timely review of all reassignments./liliPerforming related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions./li/ulpJob qualifications include:/pulliGraduate from an accredited school of nursing./liliBachelors degree in nursing, required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience./liliCurrent license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed./liliAdditional salary detail: The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity)./li/ul/div