Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

CorroHealth, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CorroHealth, Inc. is seeking a CDI Specialist to collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and medical records coding staff to improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation used for DRG assignment and reporting.

The role emphasizes chart review and query placement in line with AHIMA guidelines and CorroHealth policies. The successful candidate will review records for diagnosis clarification, severity of illness, and risk of mortality, ensuring documentation supports accurate

Qualifications

• Certification in CDI required or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• Current clinical RN license is required.
• Minimum of two years CDI experience.
• Two+ years clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical documentation tasks meeting project productivity and quality standards.
• Adhere to coding and clinical documentation improvement guidelines.
• Review clinical documentation and issue queries when appropriate.
• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy for severity of illness and risk of mortality.
• Accurate and timely record review.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DRG payer issues and documentation requirements.
• Analyze findings and identify root causes of errors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Numbers

Team player

Client/project management

Independent work

Detail oriented

EMRs

Telecommuting experience

Education

CDDS/CDEI/CDIP certification

RN license

Two years CDI experience

Acute care CDI experience

CCS/RHIT/RHIA CDI credential

Tools

EMRs

Microsoft Office

Job description

CorroHealth, Inc. is seeking a CDI Specialist to collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and medical records coding staff to improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation used for DRG assignment and reporting.

The role emphasizes chart review and query placement in line with AHIMA guidelines and CorroHealth policies. The successful candidate will review records for diagnosis clarification, severity of illness, and risk of mortality, ensuring documentation supports accurate