Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.Inpatient CDI focuses on the concurrent review of patient records with an emphasis on improving documentation while the patient is still in-house while outpatient CDI focuses on improving clinical staff documentation of outpatient encounters through retrospective, ideally prior to coding and billing, review of outpatient encounters and extensive provider education. Responsible for reviewing the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
