Assess the clinical indicators and suggestions of various query requests received from the MD Reviewer/ DRG Integrity Specialist Collaborate and communicate as necessary to clarify and avoid misinterpretation to ensure the query is optimally written and distributed to the correct client provider Creates queries in a compliant manner in accordance with AHIMA and ACDIS comp

Assigns appropriately sequenced and compliant ICD 10 CM/PCS codes as documented in the electronic medical record (EMR). Applies definition of principal diagnosis for proper assignment of MS DRGs, APR DRGs, and POA indicators using a designated encoder/grouper, while ensuring compliance with nationally established coding guidelines. Utilizes selected encoder and/or compute

Include Ensure patient demographic information is accurate and complete Utilize customer hospital systems or approved vendors to research and obtain/verify patient demographic information Validate signature documents such as AOB (Assignment of Benefits), consents, CMN (Certificate of Medical Necessity) Verify patient name is consistent on all documents Verify date of servi

As a valued member of the DRG Review Team, the DRG Integrity Specialist performs a secondary level review of medical records and code assignment using knowledge of Accuity technology and client systems with a physician in accordance with federal coding regulations and guidelines as well as client specific coding guidelines to ensure accurate DRG assignment. This function

Performs review of the medical record including documentation, reports, flowsheets, and test results, applying evidence based criteria related to DRG and clinical validation denials Creates appeal letters utilizing the relevant information from the medical record; supported by current clinical standards and facility guidelines, evidence based medicine, professionally reco

LEAD DATA TECHNICIAN 2ND SHIFT Job Locations US WV HUNTINGTON ID 2024 142069 Line of Business PharMerica Position Type Full Time Our Company PharMerica Overview PharMerica is seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to join our team. PharMerica is a non retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospi