CDI Specialist

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Job Summary


The Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist is responsible for reviewing medical records to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentation. This role works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to improve documentation quality, support appropriate coding and reimbursement, and reflect the true severity of illness and risk of mortality of patients.


Key Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and/or outpatient medical records to assess accuracy, completeness, and specificity of clinical documentation
• Identify documentation gaps and issue compliant queries to providers for clarification
• Ensure documentation supports appropriate coding, case mix index (CMI), and reimbursement
• Collaborate with coding, quality, and revenue cycle teams to align documentation practices
• Educate physicians and clinical staff on documentation best practices and regulatory requirements
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as query response rates, agreement rates, and documentation quality metrics
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines (e.g., CMS, HIPAA)
• Participate in audits and support external review processes
• Stay current on coding updates (ICD-10-CM/PCS), payer regulations, and industry standards

Qualifications

• CCS, CCDS or RHIA is required

Experience

• Around 5 years of clinical nursing experience
• 2 plus years of CDI experience

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language


Medix is committed to compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations. We ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.


* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.