Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDI)

USA Solventum Health Information Systems, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDI) to review inpatient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance. You will collaborate with physicians, coding staff, and healthcare team members to improve documentation quality and support correct code assignment and DRG integrity.

The role requires nursing experience, RN license and coding knowledge. Remote work is available with travel up to 10% and a competitive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• RN license with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 7+ years of nursing experience.
• 5+ years in inpatient acute care setting.
• Experience auditing ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG/APR-DRG.
• CCDS/CCS/CDIP certification.
• Knowledge of Solventum HIS portfolio (360 Encompass).

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient medical records for documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain an accuracy rate of 98%.
• Identify opportunities for clarification of diagnoses and POA indicators.
• Initiate compliant physician queries for documentation gaps.
• Collaborate with coding staff for ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment.
• Monitor documentation trends related to mortality and quality indicators.
• Conduct clinical validation reviews for high-risk conditions.
• Maintain productivity: 20–25 cases/day with 98% accuracy.
• Participate in rounds and documentation improvement initiatives.
• Assist with denial prevention via documentation integrity.

Skills

RN license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

7+ years nursing experience

5+ years inpatient acute care

ICD-10-CM/PCS auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing

CCDS/CCS/CDIP certification

Tools

Solventum HIS portfolio (360 Encompass)

Job description

By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Solventum recently publicly announced its intention to divest its Health Information Systems Business. No decision has been made regarding the ultimate structure or timing of any potential transaction, and there can be no assurance that a separation will occur. Any transaction would be subject to customary approvals, including approval by Solventum's Board of Directors, regulatory requirements and other customary conditions. This position supports the Health Information Systems Business. If a future transaction involving that business were to occur, the impact on this role would be determined as part of that process and would remain subject to applicable legal requirements, approvals and business decisions. Link: https://news.solventum.com/press-releases/detail/144/solventum-announces-intent-to-separate-its-health-information-systems-business

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Job Description: Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDI) (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum. At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients’ lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role Here, you will make an impact by: As an CDI, The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist is responsible for reviewing inpatient medical records to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentation that reflects the severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM), quality outcomes, medical necessity, and appropriate reimbursement. The CDI Specialist collaborates with physicians, coding professionals and other healthcare team members to improve documentation quality and support accurate code assignment and DRG integrity.

• Perform concurrent and/or retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records for documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain an accuracy rate of 98%
• Identify opportunities for clarification of diagnoses, procedures, present on admission (POA) indicators, severity of illness, risk adjustment, and clinical validation.
• Initiate compliant physician queries to clarify conflicting, incomplete, or nonspecific documentation.
• Collaborate with coding staff to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment.
• Monitor documentation trends related to mortality, quality indicators, hospital‑acquired conditions (HACs), patient safety indicators (PSIs)
• Conduct clinical validation reviews for diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, malnutrition, acute kidney injury, and other high‑risk conditions.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards established by Solventum/facility Query rate of 35‑40%, review rate of 20‑25 cases per day and an accuracy rate of 98%
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, provider education, and documentation improvement initiatives.
• Assist with denial prevention by supporting documentation integrity initiatives.
• Stay current with CMS, ICD‑10, AHA Coding Clinic, and organizational compliance standards.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse license with a bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND Seven (7) years of Nursing experience AND five (5) years of experience in the inpatient acute care setting.

• Experience auditing practices, ICD 10, PCS guidelines, quality initiatives, and MS-DRG and APR DRG methodologies
• Clinical knowledge and application to coding
• Experience in CCDS, CCS, or CDIP with (7) seven years of clinical documentation/DRG validator
• Do you have knowledge of the Solventum HIS software portfolio (e.g., 360 Encompass)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Experience with telecommuting, working with EMRs and other electronic tools with current chart auditing skills Knowledgeable in Solventum HIS software portfolio (360 Encompass) Proficient Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs and excellent verbal, written, presentation, analytical and organizational skills.

Work location: Remote-United States Travel: May include up to 10% [domestic/international] Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well‑being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Onboarding Requirement

To improve the onboarding experience, you will have an opportunity to meet with your manager and other new employees as part of the Solventum new employee orientation. As a result, new employees hired for this position will be required to travel to a designated company location for on‑site onboarding during their initial days of employment. Travel arrangements and related expenses will be coordinated and paid for by the company in accordance with its travel policy. Applies to new hires with a start date of October 1st 2025 or later. Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $96,000 - $132,000, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.