Driscoll Careers is seeking a fully remote Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who holds relevant certifications and has a strong clinical background, particularly in pediatrics. The role involves reviewing complex pediatric cases, ensuring accurate medical coding, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve documentation practices
Job Summary
This role involves reviewing complex pediatric patient records to ensure accurate clinical documentation and coding in a full-time remote setting.
The specialist acts as a key resource for physicians and HIM coders to resolve documentation gaps and improve data quality for APR-DRG assignments.
Employees are expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including case management and risk management to support accurate healthcare reporting.
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Driscoll Careers is seeking a fully remote Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist who holds relevant certifications and has a strong clinical background, particularly in pediatrics. The role involves reviewing complex pediatric cases, ensuring accurate medical coding, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve documentation practices.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
ICD-10-CM/PCS coding proficiency
APR-DRG assignment expertise
Physician query formulation skills
Pediatric clinical knowledge
3M CRS and CDI 360 Encompass tools
Nice-to-have
Remote work flexibility
Interdisciplinary collaboration experience
Data trending and reporting skills
Epic system familiarity
Continuous professional development mindset
Key Requirements
RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification required
CDIP or CCDS certification required within 1 year
Minimum 2 years hospital-based ICD coding experience
OR 3 years clinical experience in Pediatrics/ICU/Surgery
Strong background in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology