Remote CDI Lead – Clinical Documentation Improvement

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Plymouth (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contributions

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist to enhance documentation quality across acute care settings. You will review charts, guide physicians on documentation, and lead CDI initiatives to improve care data accuracy while coordinating with care teams.

Role supports telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. and offers a strong benefits package. Requires associates degree and CDI experience with advanced medical knowledge and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• 5+ years acute care hospital clinical RN experience or medical graduate with CDI experience.
• Advanced proficiency in clinical medicine, pathophysiology and pharmacology.
• Advanced proficiency in communicating and working closely with physicians.
• Intermediate PC skills in Windows, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Perform concurrent and retrospective chart reviews to improve clinical documentation completeness.
• Stay updated on Medicare rules and diagnosis coding and CDI trends.
• Use ICD-10 to investigate coding issues and produce accurate results.
• Provide leadership for CDI outcomes and articulate improvement recommendations.
• Communicate with providers to clarify documentation requirements and diagnoses.

Skills

Advanced medical knowledge

Physician communication

EMR proficiency

Clinical documentation leadership

PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Associates degree

BSN preferred if RN

CDI certification (CCDS/CDIP/CCS)

Medical graduate with CDI experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist to enhance documentation quality across acute care settings. You will review charts, guide physicians on documentation, and lead CDI initiatives to improve care data accuracy while coordinating with care teams.

Role supports telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. and offers a strong benefits package. Requires associates degree and CDI experience with advanced medical knowledge and EMR proficiency.