CDI Analyst - On Site

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital Corp DBA Great Plains Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital Corp DBA Great Plains Health is seeking a Physician CDI Analyst to enhance documentation accuracy and support proper coding levels. This role collaborates closely with clinical providers and the coding team.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in health information management and strong clinical experience as an LPN, RN, or similar role. Certifications like CCS-P and AHIMA CPC are required.

The position involves office work with frequent computer use, and offers opportunities for professional development and educational outreach to clinicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in health information management or a similar field (strongly preferred).
• Clinical background as an LPN, RN, Case Manager, or similar with 3+ years of experience.
• CCS-P, AHIMA CPC, or AAPC certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RAC Coordinator in reviewing designated cases.
• Collaborate with vendor partners for coding audits.
• Design instructional tools for coding processes.
• Serve as liaison between clinical providers and coding team.
• Assist clinicians in structuring documentation to align with guidelines.
• Analyze denied claims and implement corrective measures.
• Streamline training across the organization.

Skills

Clinical background as an LPN, RN, Case Manager

Experience in Clinical Documentation Integrity

Coding knowledge

Education

Associate degree in health information management

Tools

Computer skills

Office software proficiency

Job description

Job Title

Physician CDI Analyst

Cost Center

Health Information Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in health information management or a similar field (strongly preferred).
• Clinical background as an LPN, RN, Case Manager, Clinical Documentation Integrity professional, or Outpatient Coder with 3+ years of experience (strongly desired).

Credentials (Required)

• CCS‑P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based)
• AHIMA CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• AAPC certification

Work Environment

Office setting with standard office desks and/or cubicles. Continuous use of computer, photocopy machines, and printers. Frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands

1. Stand and/or walk occasionally.
2. Sit continuously.
3. Lift floor to waist height (30 pounds) occasionally; waist to waist (25 pounds) occasionally; waist to overhead (20 pounds) occasionally, and carry 10 pounds up to 25 feet occasionally.
4. Fine motor coordination within normal limits for age and gender.
5. Visual acuity, manual dexterity and hearing within normal limits.
6. Constant computer use.
7. Reach overhead frequently while standing and turn reaching to shoulder height while sitting frequently.

Essential Functions

1. Assist the RAC Coordinator in reviewing designated cases and provide ongoing educational outreach to clinical providers.
2. Collaborate with vendor partners to conduct physician and coding audits, ensuring timely reporting and communication of findings to the coding team and clinical providers.
3. Design instructional tools to facilitate efficient coding processes across clinical departments and for providers at the professional level of service.
4. Serve as the primary liaison between clinical providers and the GPH Coding Team to enhance documentation accuracy, ensuring proper support for billing levels and coding requirements.
5. Assist clinicians in structuring their clinical documentation to align with industry guidelines and billing compliance.
6. Analyze denied claims to determine the cause and execute corrective measures.
7. Streamline and unify coding and documentation training across the organization, creating a consistent curriculum for new‑provider onboarding and ongoing educational support.