Retrospective Query Writer (CDIS)
Job Type Full-time Description Accuity was founded in 2016 with the goal of reinventing the Clinical Documentation Process through MD case review, and MD to MD education.
Over the last six years, we have experienced rapid growth and are excited to continue in growing our team nationwide.
Learn more about us at I.
POSITION
Summary:
The 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.
II.
PRIMARY JOB
Responsibilities:
Assess the clinical indicators and suggestions of various query requests received from the MD Reviewer/ DRG Integrity SpecialistCollaborate and communicate as necessary to clarify and avoid misinterpretation to ensure the query is optimally written and distributed to the correct client providerCreates 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 reimbursementConstructs queries with attention to detail, utilizing proper grammar and punctuationUtilizes 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 assignmentParticipates in all educational opportunities provided by ACCDS for updates in current coding and query writing guidelines as well as internal and client policies and proceduresUtilizes ACCDS 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 specificityWill competently use ACCDS tracking tool for data entry for reportable criteriaMaintains expected productivity and quality standardsPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedIII.
POSITION
Qualifications:
Education:
At least one of the following:
Foreign Medical GraduateAssociates Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in Health Information ManagementOther related degree will be reviewed as the discretion of management
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of clinical work experienceMinimum 2 years of CDI and/or Inpatient coding experience equivalent to codingLicensure and/or Credentials:
At least one of the following:
MD, DO, CDIP, RN, BSN, CCS, CCDSKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skillsVery strong writing skills, appropriate punctuation, grammar etc.
Strong oral skillsExcellent critical thinking skillsStrong computer skills with the ability to learn multiple EMR systems as well as data reporting systemsAbility to analyze data, perform multiple tasks and work independentlyMust be able to develop and maintain professional, service-oriented working relationships with all staff especially ACCDS physician reviewersMust be able to understand and comply with policies and proceduresAbility to multi-task while utilizing multiple screensAbility to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Word Independent, focused individual able to work remotely or on-siteIV.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Unless otherwise indicated, Accuity Delivery Systems positions require interaction with people and technology while either sitting or standing.
Employees must be able to communicate via phone, email, etc.
and sit for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical effort and exposure to physical risk are limited to that of an office role / environment.
X This position includes ___ % travel X Additional physical requirements include:
Company policy indicates that all employees required to travel on behalf of the company obtain their COVID19 vaccination for the safety of themselves and others.
V.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Supervision Received:
Direct ManagerSupervision Exercised:
NoneVI.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
Management and employees at all locations and levelsExternal:
Current and prospective clients, vendors, and other external contacts as neededNote:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from a job and to assign other duties as necessary and at any time.
All positions at Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC, are at-will employment, and a position description is not a guarantee of a job or of job responsibilities.
Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Certified Coding Specialist Clinical Works Communication Critical Thinking Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Over the last six years, we have experienced rapid growth and are excited to continue in growing our team nationwide.
Learn more about us at I.
POSITION
Summary:
The 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.
II.
PRIMARY JOB
Responsibilities:
Assess the clinical indicators and suggestions of various query requests received from the MD Reviewer/ DRG Integrity SpecialistCollaborate and communicate as necessary to clarify and avoid misinterpretation to ensure the query is optimally written and distributed to the correct client providerCreates 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 reimbursementConstructs queries with attention to detail, utilizing proper grammar and punctuationUtilizes 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 assignmentParticipates in all educational opportunities provided by ACCDS for updates in current coding and query writing guidelines as well as internal and client policies and proceduresUtilizes ACCDS 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 specificityWill competently use ACCDS tracking tool for data entry for reportable criteriaMaintains expected productivity and quality standardsPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedIII.
POSITION
Qualifications:
Education:
At least one of the following:
Foreign Medical GraduateAssociates Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in Health Information ManagementOther related degree will be reviewed as the discretion of management
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of clinical work experienceMinimum 2 years of CDI and/or Inpatient coding experience equivalent to codingLicensure and/or Credentials:
At least one of the following:
MD, DO, CDIP, RN, BSN, CCS, CCDSKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skillsVery strong writing skills, appropriate punctuation, grammar etc.
Strong oral skillsExcellent critical thinking skillsStrong computer skills with the ability to learn multiple EMR systems as well as data reporting systemsAbility to analyze data, perform multiple tasks and work independentlyMust be able to develop and maintain professional, service-oriented working relationships with all staff especially ACCDS physician reviewersMust be able to understand and comply with policies and proceduresAbility to multi-task while utilizing multiple screensAbility to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Word Independent, focused individual able to work remotely or on-siteIV.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Unless otherwise indicated, Accuity Delivery Systems positions require interaction with people and technology while either sitting or standing.
Employees must be able to communicate via phone, email, etc.
and sit for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical effort and exposure to physical risk are limited to that of an office role / environment.
X This position includes ___ % travel X Additional physical requirements include:
Company policy indicates that all employees required to travel on behalf of the company obtain their COVID19 vaccination for the safety of themselves and others.
V.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Supervision Received:
Direct ManagerSupervision Exercised:
NoneVI.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
Management and employees at all locations and levelsExternal:
Current and prospective clients, vendors, and other external contacts as neededNote:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from a job and to assign other duties as necessary and at any time.
All positions at Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC, are at-will employment, and a position description is not a guarantee of a job or of job responsibilities.
Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Certified Coding Specialist Clinical Works Communication Critical Thinking Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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