Revenue Cycle CDI Specialist

Review medical records within 24-48 hours of admission to assign principal and secondary diagnoses for accurate DRG assignment, severity of illness, and risk of mortality. Conduct follow-up reviews every 2-3 days to support working DRG assignments and formulate compliant provider queries for missing or conflicting documentation. Follow up daily on open queries and review final coding DRG assignments after reconciliation. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinics, CMS directives, and current trends. Collaborate with providers, allied health practitioners, nursing, quality, and case management to ensure documentation integrity. Troubleshoot computer issues in a timely fashion while working remotely.