Remote CDI Specialist - Revenue Cycle & Clinical Documentation

CommonSpirit Health; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to review medical records and improve documentation for accurate DRG assignment, severity of illness, and mortality risk. You will liaise with providers and care teams to ensure compliance with AHIMA/ACDIS guidelines and contribute to documentation accuracy across inpatient records.

The role requires 2 years of acute care CDI and inpatient coding audit experience, plus familiarity with encoder/EMR systems (EPIC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing and/or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or HIM
• CADC experience (Computer Assisted Coding), Preferred
• 2 years’ acute care hospital clinical CDI experience
• 2 years’ inpatient coding auditor experience
• Experience with encoder and EMR systems (Optum eCAC, Solventum, EPIC, Cerner, Meditech)

Responsibilities

• Completes initial medical records reviews within 24-48 hours of admission for accurate DRG assignment, RMO, and severity of illness
• Conducts follow-up reviews every 2-3 days to support working DRG assignment
• Formulates compliant provider queries regarding missing, unclear or conflicting documentation
• Follows up daily on open queries with providers to ensure timely responses
• Reviews final coding DRG assignment following the DRG reconciliation process
• Keeps abreast of Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinics, CMS directives and current trends
• Delivers presentations to large groups with strong oral communication
• Promotes a professional, team-oriented environment reflecting enterprise values
• Develops collaborative relationships with HIM Coding Professionals
• Collaborates with leadership to resolve provider issues in the clinical documentation improvement process
• Troubleshoots computer issues in a timely fashion while working remotely

Skills

Oral communication

Remote troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Bachelor's in HIM

CADC experience

Tools

Optum eCAC

Solventum

EPIC

Cerner

Meditech

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to review medical records and improve documentation for accurate DRG assignment, severity of illness, and mortality risk. You will liaise with providers and care teams to ensure compliance with AHIMA/ACDIS guidelines and contribute to documentation accuracy across inpatient records.

The role requires 2 years of acute care CDI and inpatient coding audit experience, plus familiarity with encoder/EMR systems (EPIC,