Job Description

Job Summary

The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) is responsible for applying their knowledge of medical terminology, risk adjustment, and coding to ensure appropriate capture of diagnoses based on coding guidelines and identify gaps and opportunities within ambulatory settings. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing education to faculty, APPs, and house officers related to Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC). Develop and implement an education plan to communicate the principles and importance of accurate and complete documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).  Serve as a resource of documentation guidelines and regulatory requirements and updates. Partner with and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Medical Director, Physician Champions, UMMG Department Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS), and Revenue Quality Liaisons (RQL). Understand and articulate data and analysis clinical documentation and risk adjustment coding trends.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

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Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department.  Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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