Remote (U.Residents Only) United Vein & Vascular Centers is a national leader in outpatient vein and vascular care with 60+ clinics across the United States. We specialize in minimally invasive treatments for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), venous disease, embolization procedures, and advanced wound care—delivering high-quality care in clinic and office-based laboratory (OBL) settings. We are seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Documentation Specialist to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical documentation that supports excellent patient care, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.
You will partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, revenue cycle, coders, and clinical operations to strengthen documentation quality across services.
Identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies and proactively query clinicians to clarify diagnoses, procedure details, medical necessity, and coding-relevant elements
Confirm that medical records clearly demonstrate medical necessity and clinical appropriateness (beyond solely meeting Medical Coverage Guidelines)
Collaborate with revenue cycle, pre-authorization, and clinical operations teams to track denial and documentation deficiency trends; Partner with revenue cycle, pre-authorization, and compliance teams to minimize denial risk and support appeals
Work with clinical operations leadership to review payor Medical Coverage Guideline (MCG) updates and coordinate implementation of required changes with authorization and care teams
Collaborate on EMR documentation tools—including templates, macros, and related builds—to support medical necessity and billing requirements for vascular and wound care services
Provide ongoing education to providers and clinical staff on diagnosis specificity (e.g., Rutherford classification for PAD, wound staging), medical necessity, and procedure details
Maintain current knowledge of payer policies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices for clinical documentation improvement (CDI)
Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity
Uphold UVVC’s Standards of Conduct and maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA
RN, LPN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIRCC, or equivalent clinical or coding credential required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical documentation, medical coding, or vascular/endovascular and/or wound care procedures preferred
Familiarity with payor policies, medical necessity criteria (LCDs/NCDs), and OBL/wound care reimbursement guidelines
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems
Location & Travel This is a remote position. Competitive compensation • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more) • Generous paid time off / paid holidays • 401(k) option • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
Total compensation is based on experience and may include base salary, bonuses, and other incentive pay.
UVVC, is a leading provider of comprehensive vein and vascular care with over 60 clinics across Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and expanding. Our mission is to revolutionize vascular care by delivering an all-inclusive clinic experience that addresses every aspect of lower extremity vein, vascular, and wound conditions.
With a team of committed specialists, cutting-edge medical technology, and a patient-centric approach that emphasizes minimally invasive procedures, UVVC ensures superior care and optimal outcomes for it’s patients.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with physicians and revenue cycle teams to ensure accurate clinical documentation and coding support