Remote CDI Specialist: Elevate Coding & Patient Care

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is seeking a CDI Specialist to perform basic to intermediate clinical documentation reviews and queries to ensure accurate coding and DRG assignment. You will collaborate with physician advisors on denials and participate in ongoing education to maintain high CDI quality metrics.

Requires RN licensure and an Associate's degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor’s preferred. Remote work is limited to specific states, and the role emphasizes teamwork and continuous process

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• RN licensure required upon hire; CCDS or CDIP within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Conducts basic to intermediate CDI reviews of clinical documentation for admissions and reviews, and documents findings.
• Assigns and updates ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRG baselines; reviews severity and mortality.
• Identifies need to clarify documentation and queries providers to capture accurate documentation.
• Reviews clinical validation denials and writes first and second level denial appeals with physician advisor.
• Participates in staff training and quality improvement activities; collaborates with coders for accurate DRG assignment.
• Maintains professional development via webinars, online education, and meetings.
• Achieves CDI quality and productivity goals; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Oral communication

Phone etiquette

Hand-eye coordination

Writing skills

Education

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is seeking a CDI Specialist to perform basic to intermediate clinical documentation reviews and queries to ensure accurate coding and DRG assignment. You will collaborate with physician advisors on denials and participate in ongoing education to maintain high CDI quality metrics.

Requires RN licensure and an Associate's degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor’s preferred. Remote work is limited to specific states, and the role emphasizes teamwork and continuous process