CDI Specialist: Elevate Documentation & Coding Quality

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking a CDI Specialist to enhance provider documentation quality, ensuring accurate coding and reimbursement. The role involves analyzing inpatient and outpatient records, educating clinicians, and collaborating with coding teams to improve DRG accuracy and quality reporting.

The position requires CDI certification or eligibility within 24 months, RN/RHIA or clinical licensure, and strong data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 4+ years of related experience.
• RN/RHIA or clinical certification/licensure.
• CDI certification (CCDS or CDIP) required or eligible within 24 months.
• ICD-10/DRG, CPT/APC knowledge and reimbursement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and present findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with computers, MS Office, and health IT systems including EHRs.
• Strong written/verbal communication and professional presentation skills.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license required or ability to obtain within 30 days of residency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clinical documentation to identify opportunities impacting coding, quality reporting, and reimbursement.
• Educate providers on documentation importance, presenting to committees and staff.
• Conduct concurrent reviews and support retrospective query processes with providers.
• Collaborate with HIS coding to ensure accurate data and DRG determination.
• Participate in payer audits and assist in defending and resolving issues.
• Partner with coding teams to ensure accurate care depiction and reimbursement.
• Analyze trends in internal data and external benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support organization initiatives through chart reviews, education, and participation in improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

3M Encoder

MS Office Suite

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking a CDI Specialist to enhance provider documentation quality, ensuring accurate coding and reimbursement. The role involves analyzing inpatient and outpatient records, educating clinicians, and collaborating with coding teams to improve DRG accuracy and quality reporting.

The position requires CDI certification or eligibility within 24 months, RN/RHIA or clinical licensure, and strong data analysis and communication skills.