Sports writer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Job Type Full-time Description

The CDI Query Writer is responsible for facilitating and distributing compliant queries to appropriate providers to obtain optimal quality documentation ensuring proper translation of the medical record and capture the true clinical picture of each patient.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assess the clinical indicators and suggestions of various query requests received from the MD Reviewer / DRG Integrity Specialist
• Collaborate and communicate as necessary to clarify and avoid misinterpretation to ensure the query is optimally written and distributed to the correct client provider
• Creates queries in a compliant manner in accordance with AHIMA and ACDIS compliant query guidelines as well as American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic Guidelines, ensuring that proper medical diagnoses and procedures are being submitted for reimbursement
• Constructs queries with attention to detail, utilizing proper grammar and punctuation
• Utilizes ICD-10 coding guidelines and medical terminology to expertly create a query which results in improved accuracy of patient severity of illness, and / or risk of mortality representing the patient's true clinical picture in final code assignment
• Participates in all educational opportunities provided by Accuity for updates in current coding and query writing guidelines as well as internal and client policies and procedures
• Utilizes Accuity policies and procedures, as well as Federal and State coding reimbursement guidelines, and application of correct coding guidelines to ensure the documentation supports code assignment is at the greatest level of specificity
• Will competently use Accuity tracking tool for data entry for reportable criteria
• Maintains expected productivity and quality standards
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

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