Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist - 2nd Level Reviewer- Remote
Apply Job ID 30207 Date posted 06/17/2025Job Family:
CDI Specialist
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The CDI Specialist- 2nd Level Reviewer responsibilities include comprehensive secondary clinical chart reviews to identify potential missed opportunities for documentation clarification, act as a liaison between coding and CDI to resolve DRG or other code discrepancies, collaborate with CDI educator to educate CDI team based on opportunities identified in second level reviews and work directly with clinicians and providers to improve the overall quality and completeness of documentation through the query process and/or provider education. The Clinical Documentation Integrity Second Level Reviewer will collaborate closely with Coders, Coding Educators, Coding Quality Auditors, Case managers, Quality Department and Providers to assure documentation is clinically appropriate, accurately reflects the severity of illness and risk of mortality for the patient and is reflective of current CMS or other regulatory standards. This position is 100% remote.
Analyzes and interprets clinical data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and/or opportunities for improvement in the clinical documentation and queries the provider using concurrent query process following ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Compliant Query Writing
Completes comprehensive, clinical secondary reviews of targeted patient populations to include cases with DRG and/or code discrepancies; mortality reviews to ensure documentation supports risk of mortality; hospital acquired conditions (HACs), patient safety indicators (PSIs) or other top priority diagnosis as identified for potential missed opportunities to clarify documentation or clinically validate a diagnosis
Acts as a liaison between the Coding Department and the Clinical Documentation Specialist to reconcile discrepancies in code and/or DRG assignment
Communicates findings of secondary reviews to respective Clinical Documentation Specialist for follow-up and query initiation.
Collaborates with CDI educator/quality auditor when educational needs are identified from second level reviews
Documents and tracks second level reviews and results. Shares this information with staff at monthly CDI team meeting
Collaborative interaction with physicians and/or other clinicians to enhance understanding of the CDI program goals; ensure the medical record can be coded accurately in order to accurately reflect patient severity of illness and risk of mortality
What You Will Need:
Graduation from accredited School of Nursing with BSN, ADN OR Graduation from accredited medical school with MD or equivalent OR Bachelor's or Master's Degree in health-related field
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, MD or MD equivalent OR Credentialed Medical Coder through AHIMA with current CCS, RHIA or RHIT credential and CDIP or CCDS
4- 6 years previous relevant experience in clinical documentation, or CDI second level review or inpatient coding quality review and/or DRG validation with a strong understanding of disease processes, clinical indications and treatments; provider documentation requirements to reflect severity of illness, risk of mortality and support the diagnosis/procedures performed for accurate clinical coding and billing according the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors as well as a solid understanding of hospital acquired conditions (HAC’s) , patient safety indicators (PSI’s) and mortality models
Must maintain credentials while employed
What Would Be Nice To Have:
CCDS or CDIP certification
Strong clinical and critical thinking skillset
Experience with encoder and DRG assignments (MS and APR)
Maintains working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic and federal updates to the DRG system
Ability to conduct meaningful conversations and/or presentations with providers in all situations
Excellent communication skills, with ability to listen and understand client request and needs while employing tact and effectiveness
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
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