CDI Query Writer

Accuity; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CDI Query Writer who will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of medical documentation. This position involves crafting compliant queries that accurately represent patient conditions, ensuring optimal reimbursement. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high standards of healthcare documentation and coding practices. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical work experience required.
• At least one licensure or credential such as MD, RN, or BSN.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and distribute compliant queries to providers.
• Create queries following coding guidelines for accurate documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong writing skills

Critical thinking skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to analyze data

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Foreign Medical Graduate

Tools

EMR systems

MS Word

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The CDI Query Writer is responsible for facilitating and distributing compliant queries to appropriate providers to obtain optimal quality documentation, ensuring proper translation of the medical record and capturing the true clinical picture of each patient.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess 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, ensuring the query is optimally written and distributed to the correct client provider.
• Create queries in a compliant manner according to AHIMA, ACDIS, and AHA Coding Clinic Guidelines, ensuring proper medical diagnoses and procedures are submitted for reimbursement.
• Construct queries with attention to detail, utilizing proper grammar and punctuation.
• Use ICD-10 coding guidelines and medical terminology to create queries that improve the accuracy of patient severity of illness and risk of mortality, reflecting the patient's true clinical picture in final code assignment.
• Participate in educational opportunities provided by Accuity to stay updated on current coding and query writing guidelines, as well as internal and client policies.
• Follow Accuity policies and procedures, as well as Federal and State coding reimbursement guidelines, to ensure documentation supports code assignment at the highest level of specificity.
• Use Accuity tracking tools for data entry of reportable criteria.
• Maintain expected productivity and quality standards.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Foreign Medical Graduate
• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management
• Other related degrees will be reviewed at management's discretion.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of clinical work experience
• Minimum 2 years of current Inpatient CDI experience

Licensure and/or Credentials:

• At least one of the following: MD, DO, CDIP, RN, BSN, CCS, CCDS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong writing skills with proper punctuation and grammar
• Strong oral communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Strong computer skills, with the ability to learn multiple EMR and data reporting systems
• Ability to analyze data, perform multiple tasks, and work independently
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, service-oriented relationships with staff and physicians
• Understanding and compliance with policies and procedures
• Ability to multi-task across multiple screens
• Proficiency in using a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Word
• Ability to work remotely or on-site as an independent, focused individual