Inpatient CDI Specialist (CCDS/CDIP) – Fully Remote
Fully Remote | W-2 Only | Multiple Openings
We are seeking experienced Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialists for fully remote opportunities supporting a large acute care healthcare system.
Openings Available:
• Rochester, MN area schedule:
• Sunday–Thursday | 8:00am–5:00pm CSTDuration: Through 12/31/2026 with likely extension
• Jacksonville, FL area schedule:
Monday–Friday | Business Hours ESTDuration: 1 year assignment
Responsibilities:
• Perform concurrent inpatient clinical documentation reviews
• Identify documentation improvement opportunities related to severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM), and quality outcomes
• Conduct DRG reconciliation and clinical validation reviews
• Issue compliant physician queries
• Collaborate with coding, nursing, case management, and provider teams
• Support accurate coding, reimbursement, and documentation compliance
• Review mortality, PSI/HAC, and quality-related cases as needed
Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of inpatient CDI experience
• Current production CDI experience within the last 12 months
• Active CCDS or CDIP certification
• One of the following credentials:
• RN, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, RRT, or MD
• Strong knowledge of MS-DRG/APR-DRG methodology
• Experience with concurrent inpatient chart reviewPreferred:
• Risk adjustment or HCC experience
• Experience in academic medical centers or large acute care hospitals
• PSI/HAC review experience
• Prior remote CDI experience
• Experience with Epic, Cerner, 3M360, Iodine, Optum, Solventum, or similar systems
Additional Information:
• Fully remote opportunity
• Candidates must provide their own equipment setup (laptop/dual monitors)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No Corp-to-Corp (C2C)
• W-2 only
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Pay: From $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
Experience:
• inpatient CDI: 3 years (Required)
• academic medical center or large acute care hospital: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• CCDS or CDIP certification (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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