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Position Summary The CDI Specialist Level II is responsible for conducting clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records to evaluate if clinical documentation is reflective of medical necessity, quality of care outcomes and reimbursement compliance for acute care services provided. Works closely with the medical staff to facilitate appropriate clinical document
8:00 AM
Coders start the day by pulling their assigned chart queue. In a hospital setting, an inpatient coder might work 15–25 charts per…
8:30 AM
Open the first chart. Read the operative report, discharge summary, and physician notes. Assign the principal diagnosis code (the…
10:30 AM
Encounter a complex chart — a patient with multiple comorbidities and a surgical complication. You spend extra time to capture eve…
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