Associate Clinical Document Improvement Specialist

About This Role

The Associate Clinical Document Improvement Specialist role focuses on enhancing the completeness of clinical documentation through concurrent and retrospective chart reviews. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in clinical medicine and coding who are looking to contribute to improved healthcare outcomes.

• Pay: $60,200 - $107,400/year
• Location: Eden Prairie, MN
• Schedule: Full Time, Day shift
• Residency: Must reside in the U.S.

• Perform concurrent and retrospective chart reviews for improving the overall completeness of clinical documentation.
• Keep abreast of current coding trends and maintain up-to-date knowledge of Medicare rules and regulations regarding diagnosis coding and CDI current trends.
• Effectively utilize ICD-10 and related materials to investigate coding issues and produce accurate results.
• Conduct daily follow-up communication with providers regarding existing clarifications to obtain needed documentation specificity.
• Provide expert level leadership for overall improvement in clinical documentation by providing proficient level review and assessment, and effectively articulating recommendations for improvement.
• Actively communicate with providers at all levels to clarify information and communicate documentation requirements for appropriate diagnoses.
• Provide complete follow-through on all requests for clarification or recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure effective utilization of Optum® CDI 3D Technology to document all clarification activity.
• Utilize only the Optum
  360 approved clarification forms.
• Proactively develop a reciprocal relationship with the HIM Coding Professionals.

• RN License (BSN Required) OR Medical Degree

• 3+ years of clinical medicine, pathophysiology, and pharmacology experience.
• 3+ years of experience with ICD-10 coding, coding conventions, and guidelines.

• RN License required, OR
• Medical Degree required.

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

United Health Group is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities through innovative solutions and a dedicated workforce.