ICU RN CDI Specialist – Clinical Documentation Expert

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to review medical records and facilitate accurate illness severity representation.

You will collaborate with physicians, HIM staff, and nurses, and lead CDI education during team meetings and training sessions. The role emphasizes ICU expertise, strong analytical and leadership abilities, DRG knowledge, and ICD-9/10 familiarity.

Qualifications

• Adult ICU experience (2 years) required.
• Must be a Registered Nurse in West Virginia, or able to obtain a WV RN license by hire.
• Bachelor's Degree with clinical background required.
• Compliant Documentation Improvement Specialist Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of position related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to ensure accurate representation of illness severity.
• Interact with physicians, HIM professionals, and nursing staff.
• Participate in team meetings and educate staff in the CDIP process.
• Support DRG documentation strategies and ICD-9/10 coding concepts.
• Navigate CDI software and apply best practices as trained.

Skills

ICU experience

RN license awareness

Clinical documentation

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

WV RN license by hire

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to review medical records and facilitate accurate illness severity representation.

You will collaborate with physicians, HIM staff, and nurses, and lead CDI education during team meetings and training sessions. The role emphasizes ICU expertise, strong analytical and leadership abilities, DRG knowledge, and ICD-9/10 familiarity.