Specialist, Clinical Documentation Improvement

ArchWell Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchWell Health is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) to enhance documentation quality and coding accuracy in the outpatient setting. You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure compliant, complete records that support HCC capture and ICD-10-CM specificity.

The role requires BSN, CDI expertise, and travel to assigned centers once per month, with strong communication and teaching skills to educate staff on coding guidelines and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Experience with CMS HCC models and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
• Ability to travel at least one week per month to outpatient sites.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical documentation through chart review and education.
• Ensure documentation aligns with coding guidelines and internal policies.
• Identify gaps in documentation and educate providers on requirements.
• Provide ongoing feedback to physicians and staff on coding guidelines.
• Travel to outpatient centers to present education and updates.

Skills

Autonomy

Travel available

EMR experience

Clinical documentation

Coding knowledge

Medical terminology

Organization

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

ArchWell Health is a new, innovative healthcare provider devoted to improving the lives of our senior members. We deliver best-in-class care at comfortable, accessible neighborhood clinics where seniors can feel at home and become part of a vibrant, wellness-focused community. Our members experience greater continuity of care, as well as the comfort of knowing they will be treated with respect by people who genuinely care about them, their families, and their communities.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) uses clinical knowledge and understanding of national coding guidelines and standards of compliance to improve overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation within the patient electronic medical record. The CDIS works collaboratively with outpatient physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure that the clinical information within the medical record is accurate, complete, and compliant and supports accurate coding. This includes accurate documentation to support the capture of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) and ICD-10-CM specificity in outpatient visits. The CDIS functions as an SME resource and provides education to members of the patient care team both formally and informally regarding the impact of documentation on patient care, quality metrics, and accurate disease burden reporting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate appropriate clinical documentation through concurrent, prospective, and retrospective medical record review.
• Ensure documentation in the medical record follows the official coding guidelines and internal guidelines.
• Use clinical knowledge to identify potential gaps in clinical documentation.
• Provide ongoing feedback to physicians and other providers regarding coding guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Assist with education of physicians, other providers, and clinic staff relating to clinical documentation compliance as well as new policies and procedures related to coding.
• Maintain competence related to HCC documentation requirements, ICD-10-CM code assignment, and coding and reporting guidelines.
• Travel to assigned outpatient centers to provide availability for inquiries and present education materials to provider groups.
• Provide both formal and informal education to physicians, advanced practice providers, and other key healthcare providers regarding clinical documentation updates and present chart review findings.

Revision Date Revised by

5/29/2026 Patty Canary, Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work both autonomously and within the team - innovation and collaboration is a priority
• Ability to travel -travel required minimum one (1) week per month (Monday - Friday) to assigned clinical site(s)
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system(s)
• Knowledge of, but not limited to, current coding guidelines and methodologies including CMS HCC models, ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and conventions
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and pathophysiology, pharmacology, and ancillary test results
• Strong organization and analytical thinking skills - detail oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) * Demonstrates critical thinking skills, able to assess, evaluate, and teach
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal and written)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Provider education experience
• Clinical nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCS, CPC, CRC or similar coding certification
• Three (3+) years HCC/Risk Adjustment coding/documentation experience * Previous outpatient CDI experience

ArchWell Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification

Revision Date Revised by

5/29/2026 Patty Canary, Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity