CDI & Coding Integrity Specialist

Episcopal Health Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) in New York is seeking an experienced CDI specialist to ensure accurate clinical documentation and coding for inpatient services. The role collaborates with providers, coders, and leadership to optimize DRG assignments and compliance.

You will educate clinicians on documentation standards, perform record audits, and drive improvements across the CDI program within a major NY health system.

Qualifications

• 5+ years inpatient CDI experience.
• 3+ years clinical experience managing patients in acute care.
• MD/DO/MBBS with relevant certifications in CDI required.
• Familiar with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines.
• Audits and provider education experience.

Responsibilities

• Educates providers on documentation best practices aligned with ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines.
• Performs audits of medical records to ensure accurate coding.
• Collaborates with leadership, providers, quality, compliance, and coding teams.
• Writes clinical appeal letters and supports denial management.
• Develops DRG assignment support with inpatient coders.
• Designs and presents CDI program metrics to Hospital Leadership.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Auditing

Training presentations

Education

MD

DO

MBBS/ECFMG Certified

Tools

Meditech

Epic

Job description

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) in New York is seeking an experienced CDI specialist to ensure accurate clinical documentation and coding for inpatient services. The role collaborates with providers, coders, and leadership to optimize DRG assignments and compliance.

You will educate clinicians on documentation standards, perform record audits, and drive improvements across the CDI program within a major NY health system.