Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist

Rhode Island Bar Assn.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist to improve clinical documentation through collaboration with healthcare professionals. The role involves ensuring accurate documentation to support clinical severity and care delivery. Candidates should have a strong nursing background or relevant certifications, with emphasis on effective communication and clinical evaluation to enhance documentation practices.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical acute care nursing or equivalent experience.
• Completion of Health Records Administration program or RHIA/RHIT certification.
• Prior CDI work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating modifications to clinical documentation.
• Communicating with physicians regarding documentation clarifications.
• Evaluating documentation by the Medical Staff.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Evaluation

Knowledge of DRG

Attention to Detail

Education

Certified Coding Specialist

Registered Health Information Administrator

Registered Nurse (RN)

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

• Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

(remote)

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Duration

Indefinite

$30.55 - $47.34

Min Experience

2-3 Years

Min Education

Required Travel

None

Salary - Type

Hourly Wage

Job Function

CDI/ Clinical Documentation Improvement

Description

Job Summary:
The Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through concurrent interaction with physicians and other members of the health care team to support that appropriate clinical severity is captured for the level of services rendered to all inpatients.

Responsibilities:

• Participating at the organizational level in clinical documentation improvement initiatives
• Communicate with physicians, face-to-face or via clinical documentation inquiry forms, regarding missing, unclear or conflicting medical record documentation to clarify the information, obtain needed documentation, present opportunities, and educate for appropriate identification of severity of illness.
• Preparing trended data for presentation one-on-one and small to medium groups of physicians
• Demonstrate an understanding of complications, co-morbidities, severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix, secondary diagnosis, impact of procedures on the final DRG, and an ability to impart this knowledge to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day evaluation of documentation by the Medical Staff and healthcare team.
• Provide daily clinical evaluation of the medical record including physician and clinical documentation, lab results, diagnostic information and treatment pla ns.

Requirements

• Three years of previous clinical acute care nursing experience medical/surgical experience to include critical care in conjunction with an expanded knowledge of DRG's;
• OR completion of Health Records Administration program (RHIA) or Accredited Record Technician (RHIT) AND 3 years of experience with the Prospective Payment System and DRG selection;
• OR specific knowledge as a consultant in Medical Record coding and DRG assignment required.
• Prior CDI work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer technology, quality assurance activities, DRG, Quality Insights/Utilization review background is highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, healthcare providers, and other health care system personnel in a professional and diplomatic manner required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Employees practicing in Maryland: Respiratory Therapist license may be used in substitution of the aforementioned certifications and licensure.

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner OR Doctor of Medicine (MD) OR Doctor of Podiatric Medicine OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Nurse (RN)

Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them.

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Job Location

Net Salary per month

$4,060

Cost of Living Index

69 /100

69

Median Apartment Rent in City Center

(1-3 Bedroom)

$1,664-$2,757

$2,211

Safety Index

62 /100

62

Utilities

Basic

(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)

$220-$392

$284

High-Speed Internet

$50-$120

$72

Transportation

Gasoline

$3.63

Taxi Ride

(1 mile)

$2.49

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