CDI Analyst EX

CDI Analyst EX

Columbus, Georgia Facility St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

Req ID 549286 Post Date 11 / 04 / 2025 Category Compliance

Description

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The CDI Analyst supports the clinical documentation integrity program by analyzing trends, monitoring query effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for improved documentation accuracy and quality. This role works closely with CDI Specialists, coders, providers, and hospital leadership to ensure the medical record reflects the patient’s true clinical picture. The Analyst plays a vital role in regulatory compliance, revenue integrity, and data-driven decision-making. This role will also be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining education programs that enhance the quality of clinical documentation.

Essential Functions

• Analyze documentation patterns, query outcomes, and DRG shifts to support continuous improvement.
• Evaluate trends in physician query response rates, severity of illness (SOI), and risk of mortality (ROM) to identify gaps.
• Collaborate with CDI Specialists and Coding to ensure DRG accuracy and documentation consistency.
• Provide ongoing reporting for quality metrics, compliance benchmarks, and clinical outcomes.
• Review POA / HAC designations and quality-related documentation elements for completeness.
• Participate in concurrent chart reviews and retrospective audits to ensure data quality.
• Assist with education initiatives for clinical staff based on trends and audit findings.
• Support preparation for external audits and accreditation surveys.
• Maintain current knowledge of CMS regulations, AHA Coding Clinics, and CDI best practices.
• Recommend improvements to documentation workflows and CDI processes based on data findings.

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