Lead Clinical Documentation Specialist

Responsibilities: The Lead CDS serves as a high-level expert addressing urgent and complex clinical documentation issues and strategic initiatives. They mentor front-line staff, analyze coding trends, and ensure compliance across various markets and systems.

Requirements: Requires a CCDS certification and a combination of education and experience, such as a high school diploma with 2 years of experience or a degree with 1 year. Leadership or management experience and project management skills are preferred.

Key skills: Clinical Documentation Integrity, DRG Validation, Payer Denials Management, Query Framing, Risk Adjustment Capture, Coding Integrity, Data Analysis, Project Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Compliance, Audit Facilitation

Keywords: CCDS, Clinical Documentation Integrity, CDI, DRG Validation, Payer Denials, Risk Adjustment, Coding Rules, Health Information Management, Rapid Response, Clinical Documentation Specialist, Audit, Compliance