Senior Content Ideation Specialist

3M HEALTHCARE; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Health benefits (medical, dental, &amp

Paid time off

Job summary

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience. The Senior Content Ideation Specialist will develop and deliver content for Itemized Bill Review and DRG Validation within the Expert Claim Review suite, sourcing from ICD-10, AHA, AMA, CPT, CMS and clinical research sources.

The role collaborates with Operations and Product to ensure scalable, compliant content and supports DRG Coding and Clinical Validation (MS/APR) efforts across multiple projects; in-office and hybrid/remote options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of clinical and/or medical coding experience.
• Current, active CIC or CCS or equivalent credentialing is required.
• RN or LPN with coding certification, or RHIA/RHIT with 6–8 years of experience.
• Experience with MS-DRG/APR-DRG coding and compliance required.
• Experience performing regulatory research from multiple sources and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for day-to-day activities and data accuracy.
• Review DRG and IBR disputes and explain rationale within required timeframes.
• Provide content support for inquiries, training, governance and research requests.
• Create education for Operations, CMO and other departments on new concepts.
• Research and analyze content for Itemized Bill Review and DRG Validation.
• Maintain ECR content including DRG rationales and policies.
• Perform regulatory research to track compliance enhancements.
• Analyze data to assess content impact and coordinate product alerts.

Skills

Clinical coding

MS-DRG/APR-DRG coding

Regulatory research

Payer reimbursement policies

Microsoft Office Suite

JIRA/Confluence

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CIC/CCS or equivalent credential

RN/LPN with coding certification OR RHIA/RHIT

Tools

JIRA/Confluence

MS Office

Job description

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

The Senior Content Ideation Specialist role is responsible for development and delivery of initiatives focused on Itemized Bill Review and DRG Validation content management under the Expert Claim Review (ECR) suite of solutions. The Ideation Team researches and produces new content as well as enhances existing Expert Claims Review content using sources such as ICD‑10, AHA, AMA, CPT, AAPC, CMS and/or clinical research sources. This role partners closely with the team in producing clinical content for bill reviews of facility claims including support for communication and documentation. They will work closely with Operations and Product teams in the development and maintenance of the content as it relates to scalability, functionality, and initiatives imperative to growth. The primary focus will be concept development for DRG Coding and Clinical Validation (MS and APR) and also includes Itemized Bill Review (IBR).

What you’ll do

• Serve as subject matter expert for the Ideation Team on day‑to‑day activities including troubleshooting and review for data accuracy
• Review provider disputes for DRG and IBR and submit explanation of dispute rationale back to providers based on dispute findings within the designated timeframe to ensure client turnaround times are met
• Serve as a subject matter expert for content and bill reviews and provide support where needed for inquiries, training, governance and research requests
• Create and present education to Operations team and CMO along with potentially other departments on new and updated concepts, review guidelines, and dispute findings
• Research and analysis of content for Itemized Bill Review and DRG Validation
• Use strong coding and industry knowledge to create and maintain ECR content, including but not limited to DRG Reviewer Rationales, DRG Clinical Validation Policies, and Dispute Rationales
• Perform regulatory research from multiple sources to keep abreast of compliance enhancements and additional ECR opportunities
• Analyse data to assess impact for content related issues or defects, contribute to product alerts and partner with Product Management on notifications
• Utilize the most up‑to‑date approved Zelis medical coding sources for ECR maintenance and development
• Partner with other areas to assess and communicate impact to the business for additions, changes, or updates as it relates to content and ECR updates
• Communicate and partner with CMO and members of Operations or Product teams regarding important changes, issues, and trends
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance guidelines
• Monitor, research, and summarize trends, coding practices, and regulatory changes
• Provide recommendations for enhancements or trends relating to content expansion, automation, and efficiencies
• Actively contribute new ideas and support ad hoc projects, including time‑sensitive requests
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Product on updating ECR artifacts
• Maintain awareness of and ensure adherence to Zelis standards regarding privacy

What you’ll bring to Zelis

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of clinical and/or medical coding experience
• Current, active CIC or CCS or equivalent credentialing is required
• RN or LPN with coding certification, or certified coder, or registered health information technician (RHIA/RHIT) with at least 6‑8 years of experience
• Experience with MS‑DRG/APR‑DRG coding and compliance required
• Experience performing regulatory research from multiple sources, formulating an opinion, and presenting findings in an organized, concise manner
• Knowledge of National Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Knowledge of payer reimbursement policies
• Creative problem‑solving skills, leveraging insights and input from other parts of an organization
• Ability to leverage reporting tools to research claim data, trending and analysis for concept ideation processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
• Understanding of JIRA/Confluence recommended
• Strong organization and project/process management skills

Location and Workplace Flexibility

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In‑office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Base Salary Range

$105,000.00 - $133,000.00. At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job‑related and industry‑related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis’ full‑time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial protection. The US‑based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [e-mail].