CDI Specialist: Elevate Medical Documentation & Coding

Datavant; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant is seeking a Clinical Documentation Quality Improvement Specialist to elevate the quality of medical record documentation. You will review inpatient records and engage with providers to improve documentation clarity, completeness, and DRG-based reimbursement.

You will educate physicians and caregivers on documentation best practices to ensure accurate coding and patient data quality. The role requires 3+ years CDI experience, 3+ years clinical experience in an academic medical center,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CDI experience.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in an academic medical center.
• RN license with BSN.
• CCDS or CDIP certification required.
• Must pass a CDI skills competency assessment.
• Must be able to accommodate a min of 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, accurate documentation reviews for inpatient records.
• Query physicians for missing or unclear documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and caregivers to ensure appropriate reimbursement and DRG accuracy.
• Educate physicians on documentation importance to improve coding specificity.
• Follow AHA guidelines and coding clinics for compliant coding.
• Maintain confidentiality of all files and records.
• Meet or exceed production and quality metrics.
• Maintain daily production logs and follow-up reviews.
• Ensure documentation quality impacts patient care and data integrity.
• Engage with care teams to improve documentation throughout a patient stay.

Skills

CDI experience

Academic medical center experience

CDI skills competency

15 hours per week availability

Education

Registered Nurse license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

CCDS or CDIP certification

Job description

Datavant is seeking a Clinical Documentation Quality Improvement Specialist to elevate the quality of medical record documentation. You will review inpatient records and engage with providers to improve documentation clarity, completeness, and DRG-based reimbursement.

You will educate physicians and caregivers on documentation best practices to ensure accurate coding and patient data quality. The role requires 3+ years CDI experience, 3+ years clinical experience in an academic medical center,