CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION COORD - VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM (VARIED POSITIONS)

Provides clinically based concurrent and retrospective review of inpatient medical records to evaluate the utilization and documentation of acute care services, aiming to reflect patient severity and risk of mortality and to support accurate reimbursement. Reviews are driven by internal requirements and external payer/regulatory requests, with emphasis on ensuring physician documentation accurately reflects care delivered and supports compliant, appropriate coding and reimbursement. Requires strong clinical knowledge, familiarity with Medicare reimbursement and coding systems, and ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; independent time management is essential.