Remote RN CDI Specialist — Clinical Documentation Expert

CorroHealth Inc; United States; Remote; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CorroHealth Inc. CDI Specialist position seeks collaboration with physicians, nurses and medical records staff to improve documentation accuracy and coding quality. Focus includes opportunities for diagnosis clarification and DRG assignment, severity of illness and case-mix reporting.

The role follows AHIMA guidelines and CorroHealth policies, with queries raised as needed to ensure timely, complete documentation supporting patient outcomes for client programs.

Qualifications

• CCDS, CDEI, or CDIP certification required.
• Current clinical license (RN, NP, PA, MD).
• Two years CDI experience.
• Two years or more clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Coding professional with CCS or RHIT/RHIA and CDI credential.
• Minimum three years CDI experience in IP CDI reviews required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical documentation tasks, meeting productivity and quality standards as set for each project.
• Adhere to all coding and clinical documentation improvement guidelines as endorsed by AHIMA and ACDIS.
• Perform review on clinical documentation and issue queries when appropriate.
• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy for severity of illness and risk of mortality.
• Accurate and timely record review.
• Demonstrate knowledge of DRG payer issues, documentation opportunities, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Analyze findings and identify potential root causes of produced errors.

Skills

Telecommuting experience

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Numbers

Team player

Client & project management

Independence

Multitasking / file management

Attention to detail

Education

CCDS / CDEI / CDIP certification

Clinical license (RN, NP, PA, MD)

CDI experience 2+ years

Acute care 2+ years

CCS / RHIT / RHIA / CDI credential

IP CDI reviews 3+ years

Job description

CorroHealth Inc. CDI Specialist position seeks collaboration with physicians, nurses and medical records staff to improve documentation accuracy and coding quality. Focus includes opportunities for diagnosis clarification and DRG assignment, severity of illness and case-mix reporting.

The role follows AHIMA guidelines and CorroHealth policies, with queries raised as needed to ensure timely, complete documentation supporting patient outcomes for client programs.