Remote - Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (ICDI) Specialist

Pride Health; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking an Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist for a remote position. This contract role involves reviewing medical records to ensure accurate coding and improve documentation quality. Candidates must hold valid certifications and possess strong analytical skills. Experience with risk adjustment coding is preferred. The role offers competitive pay and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts with vendors

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as an ICDIS, with experience in concurrent review.
• Familiarity with risk adjustment coding is preferred.
• Required certifications: CCDS or CDIP.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance documentation quality.
• Identify opportunities for coding improvements and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

RHIT, RHIA, RN, CCS or equivalent

CCDS certification

CDIP certification

Job description

Remote - Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (ICDI) Specialist

Remote - Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (ICDI) Specialist

This range is provided by Pride Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$58.00/hr - $63.00/hr

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Senior Associate Recruiter at Pride Health

Remote - Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (ICDI) Specialist

Pride Health is hiring an Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (ICDI) Specialist for one of its clients.

This is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension or converting it to full-time, with competitive pay and benefits.

This Position is 100% Remote and can be worked from anywhere within the U.S, but Candidates must have access to their laptop, 2 monitors, keyboard, and mouse. Equipment will not be provided.

Location – Fully Remote (Rochester, MN)

Pay range - $58 - $63 per hour.

Length of assignment – 3-month contract with the possibility of extension or conversion to full-time,

Shift –This is Monday–Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Job Summary

The goal will be slightly different, but the job functions the same i.e. Normal CDI work with a focus of following up other ICDI reviews, reconciliation being a priority over new cases and catching weekend stays from all service lines.

Risk adjustment coding experience is strongly preferred.

CCDS OR CDIP required AND a RHIT, RHIA, RN, CCS, CCS-P, or Medical Degree.

Job Duties

• The Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (ICDI) Specialist is accountable for reviewing patient medical records in the inpatient and outpatient setting to capture an accurate representation of the severity of illness and facilitate proper coding.
• Validates coding reflects the medical necessity of services and facilitates appropriate coding, which provides an accurate reflection and reporting of the severity of the patient's illness, along with the expected risk of mortality and complexity of care.
• Documentation of discharge diagnoses and co-morbidities is a complete reflection of the patient's clinical status and care.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of disease processes (pathophysiology) and medications, and has critical thinking skills to analyze current documentation to identify gaps. Identifies opportunities in concurrent and retrospective inpatient clinical medical documentation to support quality and effective coding.
• Understands and applies regulatory compliance related to documentation, coding, and billing for all health insurance plans.
• Facilitates appropriate modifications to documentation through extensive interactions and collaboration with physicians, coding, case management, nursing, and other caregivers.
• Serves as an effective change agent as an educator and resource for physicians and allied health staff to improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities by ethical and legal business procedures, compliant with federal and state statutes and regulations, official coding rules, guidelines, and accepted standards of coding practice, including appropriate clinical documentation policies.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), or International or Domestic Medical Degree also required.
• License or Certification: Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification or Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification required.

Skills and Experience:

• Two years of experience in an Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (ICDIS) role, concurrent review of medical records in the field of ICDI, and experience in a production role within the last 12 months.
• Demonstrated skills in analytical thinking, problem solving.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively to physicians, management, and other members of our healthcare team.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a creative and challenging work environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends as required to meet business needs.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Hospitals, and Medical Practices

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