As a Revenue Cycle CDI Specialist, you will serve as a clinical partner focused on improving the accuracy and integrity of inpatient medical records. You will help ensure provider documentation captures severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care, while supporting accurate DRG assignment and compliant clinical documentation practices.
You will review medical records for your assigned patient population, complete initial reviews within 24–48 hours of admission, perform follow-up reviews to maintain accurate working DRG assignments, and collaborate with clinical and coding teams to support documentation quality. The role also includes educating physicians, nursing staff, and allied health professionals on clinical documentation best practices and helping drive continuous improvement across documentation workflows.
Required
- Bachelor of Nursing or bachelor’s degree in Nursing or HIM
- 2 years of acute care hospital clinical CDI experience
- 2 years of inpatient coding auditor experience
- Registered Nurse (RN)
Preferred
- CAC experience (Computer Assisted Coding)
- Experience with encoder and EMR systems such as Optum eCAC, Solventum, Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Strong knowledge of Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinics, and CMS directives
- Strong oral communication and presentation skills
Location
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
US Department of Veterans Affairs
N/A
$61,722+