CDI Query Writer

Accuity

12d•Remote

About The Position

The CDI Query Writer develops and distributes compliant provider queries to clarify clinical documentation and support an accurate representation of patients’ conditions, severity of illness, risk of mortality, diagnoses, and procedures. The role evaluates query requests, applies clinical documentation integrity and coding guidelines, and works with physician reviewers and other stakeholders to ensure queries are clear, clinically supported, appropriately directed, and compliant with applicable standards. The position reviews clinical indicators and query recommendations, prepares queries according to relevant coding and compliance guidance, and maintains quality, accuracy, compliance, and productivity standards. It also involves collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders, recording query activity in tracking and workflow systems, navigating electronic medical record and client platforms, and maintaining current knowledge of coding, CDI, and regulatory requirements. This is a fully remote role.

Requirements

At least one of the following educational backgrounds: foreign medical graduate; associate degree in Nursing; bachelor's degree in Nursing; bachelor's degree in Health Information Management; or another related degree approved by management.
At least one of the following credentials: MD, DO, RN, BSN, CDIP, CCS, or CCDS.
Minimum of three years of clinical work experience.
Minimum of two years of recent inpatient clinical documentation integrity experience.
Demonstrated experience applying ICD-10 coding guidelines, medical terminology, and inpatient documentation concepts.
Experience developing or reviewing compliant provider queries.
Experience working 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.
Strong written communication, clinical and analytical judgment, attention to detail, collaboration, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, accountability, and adaptability.
Ability to work independently and communicate proactively in a fully remote environment.
Proficiency using multiple screens, electronic medical records, tracking systems, Microsoft Word, and Windows-based applications.
Professional discretion, sound judgment, and service-oriented communication.
Ability to interact with people and technology while sitting or standing, communicate via phone and email, and sit for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Review clinical indicators and query recommendations from physician reviewers, DRG Integrity Specialists, and other authorized stakeholders.
Develop clear, concise, non-leading, clinically supported provider queries and direct them to the appropriate recipient.
Apply professional writing standards, including appropriate grammar, punctuation, and medical terminology.
Ensure queries address documentation opportunities related to diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, risk of mortality, and final code assignment.
Clarify incomplete or ambiguous query requests before distribution.
Prepare queries in accordance with applicable AHIMA and ACDIS guidance, AHA Coding Clinic guidance, ICD-10 coding conventions, and Accuity and client policies.
Ensure supporting clinical documentation and indicators are appropriately reflected in queries.
Apply relevant federal and state coding and reimbursement requirements.
Meet established quality, accuracy, compliance, and productivity standards; identify and escalate potential compliance, clinical validation, or documentation concerns.
Collaborate with physician reviewers, DRG Integrity Specialists, CDI professionals, coding professionals, operational leaders, and client stakeholders to resolve questions and reduce misinterpretation risk.
Communicate effectively in a fully remote environment and support consistent application of query-writing standards across assigned accounts.
Enter required information into Accuity tracking, workflow, and reporting tools; maintain complete and timely documentation of query activity and reportable criteria.
Navigate multiple electronic medical record systems, client platforms, and internal applications; use Microsoft Word, Windows-based applications, and other assigned technology.
Participate in required education and maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines, query practices, client requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Incorporate feedback from quality reviews, audits, and coaching into ongoing work.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.