Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for clinical documentation improvement specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for expertise in reviewing cases identified through CDI reconciliation, query validation and as requested by the Coding team through the DRG mismatch process.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Requires strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills including applicable skills with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
• Prior experience as a clinical documentation improvement specialist
• CRC Credential
• CDIP or CCDS certification, preferred
• CDI experience, preferred
• Clinical documentation improvement experience with knowledge and/or experience related to ICD code assignment and DRG assignment preferred
• Working knowledge of CMS payment cycle and sweep process

Please consider me for the clinical documentation improvement specialist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for education, training and support to Providers (Attending Physicians, Hospitalists, Fellows, Residents, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.) on clinical documentation, coding guidelines and workflows.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced computer skills with EHR software, word processing and spreadsheet utilization
• Knowledge of reimbursement systems, Medicare, Federal, State and Local payer rules and regulations preferred
• RN with CCS, RHIT or RHIA certification preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in State of Alaska
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire
• Knowledge of nursing acute care regulatory/accreditation requirements
• Clinical Documentation Improvement experience – conducting reviews, sending queries and educating physicians
• RN, CCS and CDIS preferred

Please consider me for the clinical documentation improvement specialist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for feedback to HIM management staff and CDI leadership regarding opportunities for documentation improvement, and participates with the planning and development of educational programs directed towards improving documentation.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Prior experience as a team leader / supervisor
• Experience developing and delivery coding education / training to professionals such as physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners
• Advanced understand of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology
• Advanced skill with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Certification as a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
• In-depth knowledge of the health information industry as related clinical documentation improvement, quality and coding
• Certified Profession Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Nurse (RN)
• Active RN, CCDS or CDIP credential

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the clinical documentation improvement specialist position.

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing feedback to CDI team, physicians, administration and committees from reports created from CDI systems and software.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10-CM, DRG, APR-DRG, MS-DRG and POA (Present on Admission), CPT, HCPCS & PCS coding principals and guidelines, or willingness to learn strongly preferred
• The CDIS will have in-depth knowledge surrounding MS-DRGs (Medical Severity DRGs) and POA (Present on Admission) documentation requirements
• Able to analyze patient's clinical picture and documentation requirements and query physicians to capture accurate MS-DRGs
• A background in Case Management, discharge planning or quality management is preferred
• Conducts initial concurrent review process for all selected admissions to initiate tracking process, documenting findings on DRG worksheets, and identification of other key pathway or quality indicators as appropriate
• Interacts and communicates with Physician staff daily as needed – educating them in the process of clarifying documentation in the medical record
• Maintains the DRG Worksheet to include abstraction of patient clinical findings relevant to assign an ongoing working DRG, Physician Documentation Request/interactions and visit frequency
• Identifies needs to clarify documentation in records and initiates communication with physician by utilizing the appropriate “query” tools in order to capture the documentation in the medical record that supports patient’s severity of illness

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the clinical documentation improvement specialist position.

Previously, I was responsible for education to all internal customers related to compliance, coding, and clinical documentation issues/opportunities and acts as an internal consultant to these customers, when additional documentation is needed to assign the correct DRG, SOI or ROM.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Coding skills with experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and working knowledge of the AHA Coding Clinic (some training provided)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills imperative
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is preferred
• Excellent business judgement and decision-making
• Experience working collaboratively with IT, HIMS and Clinical Operations is preferred
• RN with CCS certification preferred
• Midas Live experience
• Current unencumbered California Registered Nurse license (RN)