Remote Clinical CDI Query Specialist

ACDIS Pediatric Networking Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ACDIS Pediatric Networking Group seeks a CDI Query Writer to develop and distribute compliant provider queries that clarify clinical documentation and support accurate representation of patient conditions, severity of illness, and procedures.

You will evaluate requests, apply CDI guidance, and collaborate with physician reviewers and stakeholders to ensure queries are clear, supported, and compliant with applicable standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of clinical work experience.
• Two years of inpatient clinical documentation integrity experience.
• Experience applying ICD-10 coding guidelines.
• Experience developing or reviewing compliant provider queries.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and data or workflow tracking tools.
• Experience managing multiple cases, systems, or work queues while meeting defined quality and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Review query development and distribution.
• Develop clear, concise, non-leading, and clinically supported provider queries.
• Direct queries to the appropriate client provider or other designated recipient.
• Apply proper grammar, punctuation, medical terminology, and professional writing standards.
• Ensure queries accurately address documentation opportunities related to diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, risk of mortality, and final code assignment.
• Clarify incomplete or potentially ambiguous query requests before distribution.
• Prepare queries in accordance with AHIMA and ACDIS guidance, ICD-10 coding conventions, and client policies.
• Maintain established quality, accuracy, compliance, and productivity standards.
• Identify and elevate potential compliance, clinical validation, or documentation concerns through appropriate channels.
• Collaborate with physician reviewers, CDI professionals, coding professionals, and operational leaders to resolve questions and reduce misinterpretation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively in a fully remote environment through approved technology.
• Support consistent interpretation and application of query-writing standards across accounts.
• Accurately enter required information into Accuity tracking, workflow, and reporting tools.
• Navigate multiple EMR systems, client platforms, and internal applications.
• Maintain complete and timely documentation of query activity and reportable criteria.
• Use Microsoft Word, Windows-based applications, and other assigned technology effectively.
• Participate in required education related to coding, CDI, clinical validation, query compliance, client requirements, and internal policies.
• Maintain current knowledge of changes to coding guidelines, query practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Incorporate feedback from quality reviews, audits, and coaching into ongoing work.

Skills

Written Communication

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

Another related degree approved by management

Job description

ACDIS Pediatric Networking Group seeks a CDI Query Writer to develop and distribute compliant provider queries that clarify clinical documentation and support accurate representation of patient conditions, severity of illness, and procedures.

You will evaluate requests, apply CDI guidance, and collaborate with physician reviewers and stakeholders to ensure queries are clear, supported, and compliant with applicable standards.