NYU Langone Health
Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager (Outpatient)
NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
NYU Langone Health
is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
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.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager.
In this role, the successful candidate in this position will support the Director and Assistant Directors of the Clinical Documentation Integrity CDI department. The CDI Manager will assist with the analysis of data to help strategize and execute the expansion of CDI into the outpatient setting. The CDI Manager will also perform day to day operational needs including but not limited to: payroll requests for time off submitting office supply orders scheduling of meetings development of meeting/presentation materials assisting with CDI team development and education as well as identification of areas for process improvement. Based on metric analysis findings action plans will be developed and disseminated to CDI Director/Assistant Director and HIM Directors who will correct knowledge gaps though on site education and training for CDI and Coding. This position will also work closely with CDI analyst to optimize use of Epic identifying gaps and areas of opportunity in the outpatient setting. Additionally this position will be current on CDI best practice standards and support the mission vision and values of the NYU Langone Health System CDI program. In addition to the responsibilities described above the role may include other responsibilities and duties assigned based upon NYU Langone Health System needs or requirementsJob Responsibilities:Assist with the expansion of the current NYU Langone Health Systems CDI program into the outpatient settingIdentifies educational opportunities by individual site and individual Clinical Documentation SpecialistsDevelop CDI clinical criteria policies for consistency in CDI query and coding practices across the Health SystemParticipates in development of educational materials for shared use by CDI teams across the Health systems to maintain consistent content deliveryMakes site visits and instructs individual coder or CDS as needed to close knowledge gap as neededParticipates in the daily operations and activities of the CDI program to continually improve documentationTrains new staff upon hiring on Epic DRG strategies relevant software and best practicesMaintains an updated orientation checklist timeline and ensures all orientation content is pertinent updated and completed by new hires in a timely mannerStays current on all CDI related literature and current pathophysiologySupports Assistant Director and Director to track outpatient metrics assess ICD 10 capture quality and specific reports to create charts/graphs for presentation to executive staff and physician leadershipSupports Assistant Director and Director and strategies analysts to ensure optimization of Epic VBM and other initiativesCommunicates orally and in writing in concise understandable terms with all people involved in the development and implementation of applications and process flowsSchedules and prepares content for regular team meetings with CDS team members to address educational administrative and other departmental needsMeets performance standards by setting goals and objectives prioritizing work and using available resources efficiently and effectivelySupports the program/project manager with the maintenance of project plans and schedulesCoordinate and work effectively with Clinical Documentation SpecialistsRemains current on upgrades new products and emerging technologies with 3M and EpicMaintain databases spreadsheets files memos and graphic applications utilizing various software programsPerforms payroll duties including solicitation of vacation requests entering approved time off and approval of finalized timecards prior to final sign off dates biweeklyWill act as CDS as needed for each site if interruptions in staffing due to vacation resignations FMLs etcMonitors reports for timely assignment and closure of pending accountsResponsible for reviewing overall quality and completeness of coding by reconciling differences in the MS DRG/APR DRG assignment through comparison and analysis of the coding summary and CDI patient summary against medical record documentationUtilizes current CMS coding guidelines conventions and AHA coding clinics to accurately determine the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures which effect the MS DRG assignmentCommunicates with coders compliance specialists and/or clinical documentation specialists regarding documentation clarification and accurate codingReviews clinical documentation and facilitates modifications as needed to ensure that documentation accurately reflects the reason for admission intensity of service rendered risk of mortality severity of illness and conditions present on admission for all patients in compliance with government and other regulationsProvide daily clinical evaluation of the medical record documentation by the Medical Staff and healthcare team in accordance with the hospitals designated clinical documentation policies and proceduresCommunicate with physicians to ensure accurate and complete documentation is in the medical record Communication is face to face or via clinical documentation inquiry forms regarding missing unclear or conflicting medical record documentation to clarify the information obtain needed documentation present opportunities and educate for appropriate identification of severity of illnessDemonstrate an understanding of population health risk adjustment and an ability to impart this knowledge to physicians and other members of the healthcare teamDemonstrate an understanding of complications co morbidities severity of illness risk of mortality case mix secondary diagnosis impact of procedures on the final DRG and an ability to impart this knowledge to physicians and other members of the healthcare teamMonitors ACDIS site AHIMA site publications CMS updates and other sources for new regulatory guidelines and requirementsReviews and updates educational content regularly and as needed including presentation content tip sheets posters job aids digital content and other modalitiesCommunicate with physicians case managers coders and other healthcare team members to facilitate comprehensive health record documentation to reflect clinical treatment decisions and diagnoses for inpatientsUtilizes the hospital s designated clinical documentation system to identify opportunities for physician and hospital outcomesProvides or coordinates education to all internal customers related to compliance coding and clinical documentation issues and acts as a consultant to coders when additional information or documentation is needed to assign the correct DRGGather and analyze information pertinent to documentation findings and outcomesContribute to a positive working environment and performs other duties as assigned or directed to enhance the overall efforts of the organizationDevelop physician education strategies to promote complete and accurate clinical documentation and correct negative trendsResearch literature to identify new methods development and overall documentation enhancementAssist in the development and reporting of performance measures to the medical staff and other departments and prepare physician specific data informationActive participation on departmental and hospital committees and assigned Task Force groupsMaintain interaction with appropriate resources that support growth and education of the CDI TeamAssists CDI teams to accommodate census fluctuation across sites to ensure ability for CDI to maintain review expectationsMaintain credentials/licensure/certificationParticipates in select committees and provides education programs as necessaryServes as resource to physicians and other members of the healthcare team in matters relating to published population health risk adjustment DRG SOI/ROM CPT/HCPCS ICD 10 and PCS informationMaintains a level of practice demonstrating knowledge and understanding of AHIMA Practice Brief and knowledge of compliance and regulatory agency expectationsMaintains awareness of post discharge charts being held for completion of documentation deficiencies by CDI department and is educated about the effect such charts have on Accounts Receivable DNFBOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a Current nursing RN license with a Bachelor s Degree in Nursing and/or bachelors degree in relevant field with current certification RHIA RHIT and/or CCS and/or graduate education leading to Physician Assistant PA with PA license and/or graduate education leading to MD DO or equivalent degree required. CCDS or CDIP within one year of hire for all candidates. Experience with ICD 10 coding and DRG assignment. 2 years of relevant HIM/clinical documentation improvement experience.
Required Licenses:
Am Hlth Info Mgmt Assoc-AHIMAPreferred Qualifications:Masters degree in nursing masters degree in HIM or related field 1 year CDI management experienceQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.If you wish to view NYU Langone Health's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,589.95 - $157,500.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here
is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
For more information, go to
nyulangone.org
, a
nd interact with us on
,
Glassdoor
,
Indeed
,
,
,
YouTube
and
.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager.
In this role, the successful candidate in this position will support the Director and Assistant Directors of the Clinical Documentation Integrity CDI department. The CDI Manager will assist with the analysis of data to help strategize and execute the expansion of CDI into the outpatient setting. The CDI Manager will also perform day to day operational needs including but not limited to: payroll requests for time off submitting office supply orders scheduling of meetings development of meeting/presentation materials assisting with CDI team development and education as well as identification of areas for process improvement. Based on metric analysis findings action plans will be developed and disseminated to CDI Director/Assistant Director and HIM Directors who will correct knowledge gaps though on site education and training for CDI and Coding. This position will also work closely with CDI analyst to optimize use of Epic identifying gaps and areas of opportunity in the outpatient setting. Additionally this position will be current on CDI best practice standards and support the mission vision and values of the NYU Langone Health System CDI program. In addition to the responsibilities described above the role may include other responsibilities and duties assigned based upon NYU Langone Health System needs or requirementsJob Responsibilities:Assist with the expansion of the current NYU Langone Health Systems CDI program into the outpatient settingIdentifies educational opportunities by individual site and individual Clinical Documentation SpecialistsDevelop CDI clinical criteria policies for consistency in CDI query and coding practices across the Health SystemParticipates in development of educational materials for shared use by CDI teams across the Health systems to maintain consistent content deliveryMakes site visits and instructs individual coder or CDS as needed to close knowledge gap as neededParticipates in the daily operations and activities of the CDI program to continually improve documentationTrains new staff upon hiring on Epic DRG strategies relevant software and best practicesMaintains an updated orientation checklist timeline and ensures all orientation content is pertinent updated and completed by new hires in a timely mannerStays current on all CDI related literature and current pathophysiologySupports Assistant Director and Director to track outpatient metrics assess ICD 10 capture quality and specific reports to create charts/graphs for presentation to executive staff and physician leadershipSupports Assistant Director and Director and strategies analysts to ensure optimization of Epic VBM and other initiativesCommunicates orally and in writing in concise understandable terms with all people involved in the development and implementation of applications and process flowsSchedules and prepares content for regular team meetings with CDS team members to address educational administrative and other departmental needsMeets performance standards by setting goals and objectives prioritizing work and using available resources efficiently and effectivelySupports the program/project manager with the maintenance of project plans and schedulesCoordinate and work effectively with Clinical Documentation SpecialistsRemains current on upgrades new products and emerging technologies with 3M and EpicMaintain databases spreadsheets files memos and graphic applications utilizing various software programsPerforms payroll duties including solicitation of vacation requests entering approved time off and approval of finalized timecards prior to final sign off dates biweeklyWill act as CDS as needed for each site if interruptions in staffing due to vacation resignations FMLs etcMonitors reports for timely assignment and closure of pending accountsResponsible for reviewing overall quality and completeness of coding by reconciling differences in the MS DRG/APR DRG assignment through comparison and analysis of the coding summary and CDI patient summary against medical record documentationUtilizes current CMS coding guidelines conventions and AHA coding clinics to accurately determine the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures which effect the MS DRG assignmentCommunicates with coders compliance specialists and/or clinical documentation specialists regarding documentation clarification and accurate codingReviews clinical documentation and facilitates modifications as needed to ensure that documentation accurately reflects the reason for admission intensity of service rendered risk of mortality severity of illness and conditions present on admission for all patients in compliance with government and other regulationsProvide daily clinical evaluation of the medical record documentation by the Medical Staff and healthcare team in accordance with the hospitals designated clinical documentation policies and proceduresCommunicate with physicians to ensure accurate and complete documentation is in the medical record Communication is face to face or via clinical documentation inquiry forms regarding missing unclear or conflicting medical record documentation to clarify the information obtain needed documentation present opportunities and educate for appropriate identification of severity of illnessDemonstrate an understanding of population health risk adjustment and an ability to impart this knowledge to physicians and other members of the healthcare teamDemonstrate an understanding of complications co morbidities severity of illness risk of mortality case mix secondary diagnosis impact of procedures on the final DRG and an ability to impart this knowledge to physicians and other members of the healthcare teamMonitors ACDIS site AHIMA site publications CMS updates and other sources for new regulatory guidelines and requirementsReviews and updates educational content regularly and as needed including presentation content tip sheets posters job aids digital content and other modalitiesCommunicate with physicians case managers coders and other healthcare team members to facilitate comprehensive health record documentation to reflect clinical treatment decisions and diagnoses for inpatientsUtilizes the hospital s designated clinical documentation system to identify opportunities for physician and hospital outcomesProvides or coordinates education to all internal customers related to compliance coding and clinical documentation issues and acts as a consultant to coders when additional information or documentation is needed to assign the correct DRGGather and analyze information pertinent to documentation findings and outcomesContribute to a positive working environment and performs other duties as assigned or directed to enhance the overall efforts of the organizationDevelop physician education strategies to promote complete and accurate clinical documentation and correct negative trendsResearch literature to identify new methods development and overall documentation enhancementAssist in the development and reporting of performance measures to the medical staff and other departments and prepare physician specific data informationActive participation on departmental and hospital committees and assigned Task Force groupsMaintain interaction with appropriate resources that support growth and education of the CDI TeamAssists CDI teams to accommodate census fluctuation across sites to ensure ability for CDI to maintain review expectationsMaintain credentials/licensure/certificationParticipates in select committees and provides education programs as necessaryServes as resource to physicians and other members of the healthcare team in matters relating to published population health risk adjustment DRG SOI/ROM CPT/HCPCS ICD 10 and PCS informationMaintains a level of practice demonstrating knowledge and understanding of AHIMA Practice Brief and knowledge of compliance and regulatory agency expectationsMaintains awareness of post discharge charts being held for completion of documentation deficiencies by CDI department and is educated about the effect such charts have on Accounts Receivable DNFBOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a Current nursing RN license with a Bachelor s Degree in Nursing and/or bachelors degree in relevant field with current certification RHIA RHIT and/or CCS and/or graduate education leading to Physician Assistant PA with PA license and/or graduate education leading to MD DO or equivalent degree required. CCDS or CDIP within one year of hire for all candidates. Experience with ICD 10 coding and DRG assignment. 2 years of relevant HIM/clinical documentation improvement experience.
Required Licenses:
Am Hlth Info Mgmt Assoc-AHIMAPreferred Qualifications:Masters degree in nursing masters degree in HIM or related field 1 year CDI management experienceQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.If you wish to view NYU Langone Health's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,589.95 - $157,500.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here