CDI Specialist - Float Pool Team

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!O.N.E Purpose:Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.The Opportunity:CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:Bonus IncentivesPaid CertificationsTuition ReimbursementComprehensive BenefitsCareer AdvancementThe Base Salary for this role is $80,000The CDI Specialist facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any patient clinical condition or procedure to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care as documented in patient medical records. Extensive medical record review and interaction with physicians, nursing staff, other patient care givers and HIM coding professionals is done to ensure the documentation is complete and accurate.Job Responsibilities:Completes initial patient medical record review within 24-48 hours of patient's admission; completes subsequent reviews of patient's medical record reviews every 24-48 hours and enters review findings in CDE software systemAssigns Principal diagnosis, CC/MCC (complication and comorbidity/major complication and comorbidity), evaluate for Severity of Illness (SOI) and Risk of Mortality (ROM) on all patients while in-house. Assigns working ICD-10-CM and PCS codes and DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) using encoder in CDE software.Clarifies with physicians regarding missing, unclear, unsupported or conflicting health record documentation by requesting and obtaining additional documentation from physicians when needed. Face to face physician interaction and written clarifications are used.Educates key healthcare providers such as physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, nursing and care coordination regarding clinical documentation improvement, documentation guidelines and the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record.Partners with coding professionals to ensure accuracy of diagnostic and procedural data and completeness of supporting documentation to determine the working and final DRG assignment. Reviews DRG denial letters and writes denial appeal letters.Collaborates with care coordination, nursing staff and other ancillary staff regarding interaction with physicians on documentation and to resolve physician clarifications prior to patient discharge.Maintains and upholds all clinical documentation regulatory guidelinesFormulates and submits timely, well prepared appeals for reconsideration by third party administrators (payors). Including supporting documented clinical evidence, Coding/CDE Guidelines and other regulatory standards/guidelines as appropriate. Works collaboratively with co-works and management to effectively resolve root cause issues that impact payor contracts, hospital operations, or departmental to maintain reimbursement and minimize appeal requests and/or denials.CDI – Float Pool TeamThe CDI Float Pool Team serves as a flexible support resource for the CDI department, helping to ensure continuity, productivity, and quality during periods of transition, or unexpected need. The primary focus of this team would be to support new integrations while they ramp to steady‑state staffing, but the scope would also include:Coverage for extended leaves or unanticipated staffing gaps (as able)Assistance with quality assurance (QA) and targeted reviewsParticipation in special projectsDeep‑dive encounter validation and focused auditing effortsAdditional CDI support activities as departmental needs ariseTeam members on the bench/float pool would be expected to adapt to different environments and workflows and provide short‑term support where it is most needed. This opportunity may be ideal for CDI specialists who:Enjoy variety and problem‑solvingAre comfortable stepping into new or evolving programsAre interested in expanding their CDI skill set and client exposureExperience We Love:Minimum of five years acute care nursing experience with specific medical/surgical, Intensive Care, or Emergency Department experienceExcellent interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in and demonstrate excellent physician relationsAbility to organize and present information clearly and concisely; excellent computer and keyboarding skills; high degree of prioritization skillsMust be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.Minimum EducationCurrent RN LicensureCertifications:CRCR Required within 9 months of hire#LI-LL1Join an award-winning companyFive-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-202422 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024InnovationWork-Life FlexibilityLeadershipPurpose + ValuesBottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble #J-18808-Ljbffr