Pediatric CDI Specialist - Drive Documentation Quality

e4health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Short/long term disability

PTO

Job summary

e4health in the United States seeks a Pediatric CDI Consultant to review patient records and ensure accurate documentation reflecting illness severity. You will collaborate with providers and coders to educate and align charts with clinical complexity.

Responsibilities include initiating queries, following CDI guidelines, protecting patient confidentiality, and using Microsoft Office tools to support data review.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical documentation integrity experience.
• Pediatric CDI experience such as at a Children's Hospital.
• BSN and RN license required.
• RN license or medical school graduate with 5+ years acute care experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to clinically evaluate the medical record.
• Ability to use a PC for medical record review along with proficiency utilizing Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively with e4health management and clients.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records as assigned for complete and accurate documentation of all relevant diagnoses and procedures.
• Initiate and complete queries as necessary to reflect accurate data regarding the patient’s inpatient or outpatient visit.
• Adhere to guidelines as set forth by ACDIS, AAPC, and AHIMA.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Demonstrate understanding of the business of healthcare: DRG payer issues, audit risks, documentation opportunities, quality metrics, hierarchical condition categories.
• Work closely with the client, co-workers, and management to meet the specific needs of each assignment in alignment with core values.
• Effectively utilize computer software based on the specific client requirements.

Skills

Clinical documentation integrity

Pediatric CDI experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BSN and RN license required

RN license or medical school graduate with 5+ years acute care experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Vizient software experience

Job description

e4health in the United States seeks a Pediatric CDI Consultant to review patient records and ensure accurate documentation reflecting illness severity. You will collaborate with providers and coders to educate and align charts with clinical complexity.

Responsibilities include initiating queries, following CDI guidelines, protecting patient confidentiality, and using Microsoft Office tools to support data review.