Global CDI & Coding Consultant

GBR KCI Medical Limited (UK); Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a CDI/Coding Consulting Specialist to review clinical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. You will support accurate DRG assignments and transfer knowledge to client CDI teams to strengthen documentation practices.

Role involves retrospective chart reviews, ICD-10/DRG application, and frequent collaboration with clinicians and CDI staff. UK-based with travel to international clients; strong confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in nursing, medicine, paramedical sciences, or Health Information Management.
• CDI/coding certification preferred and/or 3+ years CDI or coding experience in hospital or health system.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10, DRG methodologies, and coding guidelines; experience reviewing and querying docs.
• Ability to conduct structured interviews and workflow observations with hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct retrospective chart reviews (inpatient and/or outpatient) to assess accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Apply ICD-10 codesets, DRG classifications, and codes to identify documentation gaps.
• Shadow physicians, coders, and CDI staff to understand current workflows.
• Interview stakeholders to gather insights into documentation challenges.
• Develop structured queries and feedback for clarification or additional documentation.
• Prepare audit findings and actionable reports with identified gaps and recommendations.
• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions to educate client teams on best practices.
• Collaborate with project management to ensure consistency and quality across engagements.

Skills

Clinical coding knowledge

Client-facing communication

Clinical analytics

Auditing timelines

Confidentiality practices

Education

Nursing degree or Health Information Management degree

RHIA/RHIT or coding certification

Tools

Abstracting software

DRG grouper software

Hospital Information Systems (HIS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solventum is seeking a CDI/Coding Consulting Specialist to review clinical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. You will support accurate DRG assignments and transfer knowledge to client CDI teams to strengthen documentation practices.

Role involves retrospective chart reviews, ICD-10/DRG application, and frequent collaboration with clinicians and CDI staff. UK-based with travel to international clients; strong confidentiality is essential.