Offer summary

Qualifications:

CCDS or CDIP certification required, CCS or CRC preferred., 2-3 years of inpatient Coding or CDI experience., Thorough knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations related to IPPS., Proficiency in remote connectivity and basic video conferencing technology..

Key responsibilities:

Review and analyze medical records to enhance quality and accuracy.

Craft effective physician queries to improve clinical documentation.

Collaborate with other CDI specialists and medical coders to reconcile cases.

Communicate with physicians and hospital staff to promote quality improvement.

Job description

Are you a Medical Coder with a passion for Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and looking for an opportunity to work with a top-tier academic medical center? This is your chance to elevate your skills while collaborating with the best in the field!

As a CDI Specialist with a Coding background, you will work remotely from your home office, partnering with client facilities to review and analyze medical records. Your role will involve interpreting documentation and crafting effective physician queries to enhance the quality, completeness, and accuracy of medical records. This role will also involve collaborating and communicating with other CDI specialists and medical coders to reconcile cases accurately.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of official medical coding guidelines, CMS, and private payer regulations related to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). Additional qualifications include:

CCDS or CDIP required
CCS or CRC certification (preferred but not required)
The ability to work Friday-Tuesday
2-3 years inpatient Coding or CDI experience
The ability to meet expected productivity standards for New Reviews, Follow-Up Reviews, and Query %
The ability to write a compliant query and follow best practices utilizing the Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice Brief
The ability to communicate with physicians and hospital staff in a collaborative manner to promote appropriate clinical documentation and quality improvement is a must.
Proficiency with remote-based connectivity including using a VPN or Virtual Machine and 2 factor authentications with access to a smart phone.
Basic use of video conference technology such as MS Teams, Zoom, etc.

UASI is committed to equipping our employees with the resources and support necessary for continuous professional growth and development. We recognize that our CDI professionals are our most valuable asset, and in return for your expertise, we offer a dynamic work environment, ample career advancement opportunities, strong leadership, ongoing education, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, and competitive compensation.

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