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CDI RN Specialist - Hybrid Burien, WA
Conifer Health Solutions - Burien, WA
Job Title: CDI RN Specialist - Hybrid Burien, WA
Position: CDI Specialist
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $87,300.60 - $130,950.89 annually
Shift:
Work Type: Remote
Location
Address:
City: Burien
State: WA
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Completes initial medical records reviews of patient records within 24-48 hours of admission for a specified patient population.
- Evaluates documentation to assign the principal diagnosis, pertinent secondary diagnoses, and procedures for accurate MS-DRG assignment, risk of mortality, and severity of illness.
- Initiates a review worksheet.
- Conducts follow-up reviews of patients every 2-3 days to support and assign a working or final MS-DRG assignment upon patient discharge.
- Formulates physician queries regarding missing, unclear, or conflicting health record documentation.
- Collaborates with case managers, nursing staff, and other ancillary staff regarding interaction with physicians and resolving physician queries prior to discharge.
- Assists in training department staff new to CDI.
- Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS, and other agency directives for ICD-9-CM and CPT coding.
- Attends mandatory coding seminars and quarterly coding updates.
- Communicates/completes Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) activities and coding issues for appropriate follow-up and resolution.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Medicare Part A
- Intermediate knowledge of disease pathophysiology and drug utilization
- Intermediate knowledge of MS-DRG classification and reimbursement structures
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of coding compliance and regulatory standards
- Excellent organizational skills
Preferred Skills
- Acute Care nursing relevant experience
- CDIP or CCDS certification
Requirements
Experience: Zero (0) to two (2) years experience
Education: Graduate from a Nursing program, BSN, or graduate
License & Certification:
- Active state Registered Nurse license
Schedule:
- Ability to travel nationally as needed, not to exceed 10%
COVID-19 Requirements: Conifer requires candidates to obtain and provide confirmation of required vaccinations, including COVID-19.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Paid time off (minimum of 12 days per year)
- 401k with up to 6% employer match
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance and legal insurance
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Facility Details
Name: Conifer Health Solutions
Description: Brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide.
Specialties:
- Healthcare
Mission: Help organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the healthcare experience, and improve quality and access.
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/03/2025
Posted:
07/03/2025
