Clinical Documentation

Involves the evaluation of physician documentation, utilizing clinical expertise to ensure that the patient's severity of illness and risk of mortality are accurately portrayed in the medical record for specificity and increased coding accuracy. Interacts with physicians, clinical staff, and health information management professionals. Works with coding staff to ensure that documentation of discharge diagnoses and any co-existing co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient's clinical status and care.

Title Exempt / Non-exempt Personnel Program Grade
Clinical Documentation Specialist 2
Job code: 4178
Level code: P2
NE PSS 22
Clinical Documentation Specialist 3
Job code: 4177
Level code: P3
E PSS 24
Clinical Documentation Specialist 4
Job code: 6484
Level code: P4
E MSP 25
Clinical Documentation Supv 2
Job code: 6483
Level code: S2
E MSP 25
Clinical Documentation Manager 1
Job code: 6482
Level code: M1
E MSP 26
Clinical Documentation Manager 2
Job code: 6791
Level code: M2
E MSP 27