Remote CDI Specialist: Clinical Documentation Improvement

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Remote work option

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Clinical Document Improvement Specialist to oversee CDI programs and implement CDI processes for inpatient records. The CDS ensures documentation explicitly identifies findings and conditions, improving coding accuracy and revenue integrity.

This remote, nationwide role supports Optum 360 CDI 3D technology usage and requires strong CDI credentials, with RN or medical graduate background and CCDS/CDIP as preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years acute care hospital RN experience OR Medical Graduate with CDI experience and CDI certification (CCDS, CDIP).
• Proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

• Perform concurrent and retrospective chart reviews to improve completeness of clinical documentation.
• Keep up to date with Medicare rules and ICD-10 coding trends.
• Investigate coding issues using ICD-10 materials and provide accurate results.
• Communicate with providers to obtain needed documentation specificity.
• Lead CDI improvements and articulate rationales for recommendations.
• Communicate documentation requirements across all provider levels.
• Ensure effective use of Optum CDI 3D Technology and approved forms.

Skills

RN experience

CDI experience

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EMR

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Clinical Document Improvement Specialist to oversee CDI programs and implement CDI processes for inpatient records. The CDS ensures documentation explicitly identifies findings and conditions, improving coding accuracy and revenue integrity.

This remote, nationwide role supports Optum 360 CDI 3D technology usage and requires strong CDI credentials, with RN or medical graduate background and CCDS/CDIP as preferred qualifications.