Remote CDI Specialist | Clinical Documentation & DRG Expert

RiseMe; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe seeks a CDI Specialist to collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and medical records to enhance documentation quality, accuracy, and coding for DRG assignments and outcomes. The role involves chart reviews and query placement per AHIMA guidelines and CorroHealth policies, with emphasis on accuracy and timely documentation.

Qualified candidates will have CDI certification, an active clinical license, and 2+ years of CDI and acute care experience, plus EMR and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Certification in CDI and active clinical license required.
• Minimum CDI experience and acute care exposure preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to improve documentation quality.
• Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and coding validity.
• Place queries when appropriate to clarify diagnoses and severity.
• Ensure documentation supports DRG assignment and outcomes reporting.
• Adhere to AHIMA guidelines and CorroHealth policies.

Skills

Telecommuting experience

EMR systems

Analytical skills

MS Office skills

Numerical aptitude

Team player

Multi-client/project work

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

CCDS/CDIE/CDIP certification

RN/NP/PA/MD license

CCS or RHIT/RHIA CDI credential

Two years CDI experience

Two years or more acute care experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

RiseMe seeks a CDI Specialist to collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and medical records to enhance documentation quality, accuracy, and coding for DRG assignments and outcomes. The role involves chart reviews and query placement per AHIMA guidelines and CorroHealth policies, with emphasis on accuracy and timely documentation.

Qualified candidates will have CDI certification, an active clinical license, and 2+ years of CDI and acute care experience, plus EMR and MS Office proficiency.