CDI Coding Liaison

Summary

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the HIS/coding professionals to review individual problematic cases and ensure accuracy of final coded data in conjunction with the CDI team, coding managers, and/or physician advisors Collaborates with CDI team, coding team, and other healthcare team members to facilitate comprehensive health record documentation that reflects clinical treatment, decisions, diagnoses, and interventions Codes diagnostic and procedural data from patient medical records utilizing the ICD-10 Coding Systems, as well as the Solventum Coding and Reimbursement System.
• Calculates and assigns Diagnoses Related Groups (DRGs), both MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs, for inpatient cases utilizing the Solventum Coding and Reimbursement System.
• Assigns present on admission (POA) codes on inpatient cases.
• Supports medical center initiatives to address potentially preventable complications and potentially preventable readmissions.
• Clarifies discrepancies in documentation and coding.
• Interprets diagnostic workups, surgical techniques, advanced technology and special services, identifies medical and surgical complications and untoward events.
• Abides by the national Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Stays abreast of coding and DRG updates, reference information, such as Coding Clinic, to ensure high quality coding and DRG assignments.
• Has the ability to work independently, is self-motivated, and adapts to the changing healthcare arena Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical thinking, and problem solving with strong attention to detail Works as a liaison between the HIS coding team and the Quality CDI team.
• Utilizes extensive coding knowledge to ensure accuracy of final coded data and collaborates with the CDI team to ensure the coding reflects the most current health record documentation, clinical treatment, decisions, diagnoses, and interventions.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management or related field from an accredited two-year college or technical school, or Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Health Information Management or in a related field A minimum of 4 years’ acute care facility coding experience Must possess one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT and/or CC #INDHP #LI-LF1

Min

USD $33.60/Hr.

Max

USD $60.48/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees Voluntary Benefits Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.