Remote Inpatient CDI Specialist

CSI Companies; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialists in Montgomery, Alabama. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of inpatient CDI experience and an active RN license. Responsibilities include conducting reviews, collaborating with the team to enhance documentation practices, and maintaining coding standards. Competitive benefits and weekly pay included.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Training

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent inpatient CDI experience.
• Active RN license with 5+ years of hospital experience.
• Active CCDS is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct concurrent reviews for query opportunity.
• Conduct audits for missed query opportunities.
• Collaborate to improve documentation practices.

Skills

Inpatient CDI experience

RN license

HCC capture knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Active RN license

CCDS certification

Tools

Paragon EHR

CDI Collaborate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking dedicated Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidates will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to improve the client\'s CDI program operational efficiency and impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct concurrent reviews for query opportunity.
• Be experienced in accurate PDx assignment, cause and effect, MCC, CC, HCC, PSI, HAC and Validation query opportunities.
• Conduct audits for missed query opportunities, educational opportunities, and general quality.
• Collaborate with the team to improve documentation practices and education regarding HCCs and validation in particular.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and CDI practices.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent inpatient CDI experience.
• Active RN license with 5+ years of hospital experience, preferably some ED or ICU experience.
• Active CCDS is required.
• Knowledge of HCC capture.
• Prior second level review and/or auditing experience.
• Experience with Paragon EHR and/or CDI Collaborate is a plus.
• Ability to meet quality standards of 95% or higher.
• Ability to review and document on 2-3 charts per hour while working in multiple systems without CAC.
• Expected query rate of 25-35%.
• Strong understanding of clinical conditions, coding guidelines, and 3M stand-alone coding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage
• Paid Training
• Opportunity for advancement upon performance and availability