Remote CDI Query Writer: Clinical Documentation Specialist

Colonial Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuity is seeking a CDI Query Writer to develop and distribute compliant provider queries that clarify documentation and support accurate coding. You will evaluate query requests, apply CDI and coding guidelines, and collaborate with physician reviewers and stakeholders to ensure queries are clear, supported, and compliant.

The role focuses on remote collaboration across accounts, ensuring high-quality documentation opportunities related to diagnoses, severity, and final codes.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of clinical work experience.
• Two years of inpatient clinical documentation integrity experience.
• Experience applying ICD-10 coding guidelines and medical terminology.
• Experience developing or reviewing compliant provider queries.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and data/workflow tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical indicators and query recommendations.
• Develop clear, concise provider queries.
• Direct queries to the appropriate recipient.
• Apply proper grammar, punctuation, and medical terminology.
• Ensure queries address diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, risk of mortality, and final code assignment.
• Clarify incomplete or ambiguous query requests before distribution.
• Prepare queries in accordance with AHIMA/ACDIS and ICD-10 guidelines.
• Maintain documentation of query activity and reportable criteria.
• Collaborate with physician reviewers, CDI and coding teams, and client stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively in a fully remote environment.

Skills

Written Communication

Clinical and Analytical Judgment

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Organization and Prioritization

Accountability

Adaptability

Remote-Work Effectiveness

Technology Proficiency

Professionalism

Education

Foreign medical graduate

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Other related degree

Tools

EMR systems

Accuity tracking tools

Microsoft Word

Windows-based applications

Job description

Accuity is seeking a CDI Query Writer to develop and distribute compliant provider queries that clarify documentation and support accurate coding. You will evaluate query requests, apply CDI and coding guidelines, and collaborate with physician reviewers and stakeholders to ensure queries are clear, supported, and compliant.

The role focuses on remote collaboration across accounts, ensuring high-quality documentation opportunities related to diagnoses, severity, and final codes.