CDI Analyst NE (Onsite)

Kindred Healthcare•Andalusia, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDI Analyst supports Andalusia Health’s clinical documentation integrity program by analyzing trends, monitoring query effectiveness, and identifying opportunities to improve documentation accuracy and quality. The role works closely with CDI Specialists, coders, providers, and hospital leadership to ensure the medical record accurately reflects the patient’s clinical picture. The Analyst contributes to regulatory compliance, revenue integrity, and data-driven decision-making. The position is onsite at Andalusia Health in Andalusia, Alabama, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital offering inpatient and outpatient specialty services. The hospital holds chest pain and heart failure accreditations and is designated as a Baby-Friendly hospital.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in health information management, nursing, or a related healthcare field (required).
CDIP (Clinical Documentation Improvement Professional) or CCDS certification required within two years of hire.
At least 3 years of experience in CDI, inpatient coding, case management, or healthcare data analysis.
In-depth knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRGs, and official coding guidelines.
Proficiency in EMR systems and CDI/coding analytics platforms.
Strong understanding of inpatient coding, DRG grouping, and quality indicators.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with clinical and non-clinical teams.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High degree of professional integrity and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health information management, nursing, or a related healthcare field.
Master’s degree in health information management, nursing, or a related healthcare field.
RN (Registered Nurse) state licensure and/or compact state licensure in the state of practice.
RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT credential.

Responsibilities

Analyze documentation patterns, query outcomes, and DRG shifts to support continuous improvement.
Evaluate trends in physician query response rates, severity of illness (SOI), and risk of mortality (ROM) to identify gaps.
Collaborate with CDI Specialists and Coding to ensure DRG accuracy and documentation consistency.
Provide ongoing reporting on quality metrics, compliance benchmarks, and clinical outcomes.
Review POA/HAC designations and quality-related documentation elements for completeness.
Participate in concurrent chart reviews and retrospective audits to ensure data quality.
Assist with education initiatives for clinical staff based on trends and audit findings.
Support preparation for external audits and accreditation surveys.
Maintain current knowledge of CMS regulations, AHA Coding Clinics, and CDI best practices.
Recommend improvements to documentation workflows and CDI processes based on data findings.