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Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist RN

Location

United States

Posted

20 hours ago

Salary

$29 - $52 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist RN

UnitedHealth Group

Role Description As the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for effective care delivery and management of patient care within a specialty, utilizing the nursing process and adhering to current standards of nursing practice. Communicates and coordinates effectively with all entities involved in the care of the patient to promote safe, high quality care. Making decisions reflecting critical thinking and evidence based nursing practice. Position Details: - Location: Remote (MA Residents only) - Department: Population Health- Risk adjustment - Schedule: Full time, 40HRS Weekly If you are a MA resident, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: - Reviews encounters in the electronic medical record to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of clinician documentation using relevant risk adjustment program standards. - Utilizes abstract reports to substantiate HCC diagnoses that have been billed and/or are considered relevant but do not appear on the patient’s problem list. - Provides concurrent and retrospective abstraction for all Reliant Risk Adjustment programs. - Independently conducts chart reviews for supporting documentation of diagnosis codes which can be added to Problem List. Assigns accurate diagnosis codes to Problem List; follows standard work for adding diagnoses to Problem List. - Reviews new Reliant Medical Group patients for potential diagnoses supporting risk adjustment programs and updates problem list in the electronic medical record. - With coding education team, provides clinician training for risk adjustment programs. Ad hoc visits to clinical sites may be scheduled to enhance coordination of team-based care and to facilitate clinician education. - Participates in development, implementation, and monitoring of procedures that support organizational goals and business objective related to risk adjustment capture. - Utilizes thorough understanding of CMS/Medicare coding regulations as well as technical knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT systems. - Performs other duties as assigned. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Qualifications - Graduate of a State-approved school of nursing. - Current, unrestricted, license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. - Certification as professional coder (CPC, CCS-P, CCS, CPC-H, CRC-risk, AAPC) or ability to obtain certification while working in the position. - American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). - 3+ years nursing experience with at least 3+ years of clinical experience with chronic disease patient population in an ambulatory or inpatient setting required. Experience in a variety of specialties and multiple diseases within each specialty preferred. - Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs. - Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience. - Proven solid written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty. - 2+ years of RN experience. - Proven solid critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and patient interviewing skills. - Proven ability to interpret clinical information, assess the implication of treatment and develop and implement a plan of care. - Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands. - Proven excellence in practice, documentation, and cost-effective care utilization. Maintains high patient satisfaction. Requirements - All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Benefits - Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. - In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). - The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment.

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