CDI Specialist

Conducting detailed post-discharge reviews of inpatient medical records, the part-time hourly CDI Specialist will ensure accurate and compliant clinical documentation while collaborating with internal teams to enhance coding accuracy and quality reporting. Key responsibilities Perform retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records to evaluate documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance Identify opportunities for improvement related to severity of illness, risk of mortality, and accurate code assignment Collaborate with coding, CDI, and quality teams to support standardized documentation practices and communicate findings to stakeholders Required qualifications At least one of the following credentials: CCDS, CDIP, RHIT, RHIA, RN, or equivalent A minimum of 3 years of CDI, coding, or clinical experience, preferably in an inpatient setting Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and DRG methodology Experience performing retrospective CDI reviews is strongly preferred Familiarity with clinical documentation standards, reimbursement methodologies, and quality metrics