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R1 RCM

RN Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

R1 RCM

. Conduct clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,025 - $97,529 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) practices, coding requirements, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on enhancing medical record quality and supporting reimbursement processes. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams to facilitate accurate documentation and improve patient care outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)Active US RN LicenseElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Coding GuidelinesCMS Rules and Regulations

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Hard Skills
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) PracticesMedical Record ReviewMortality ReviewsDRG AssignmentCoding SpecificityDocumentation Quality EvaluationPhysician EducationQuery Process FacilitationQuality Improvement InitiativesClinical Experience in ICU
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationEducationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
CDI PlatformsElectronic Medical Records (EMR)
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in NursingBachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Acute Care HospitalFederal Coding GuidelinesState Coding GuidelinesReimbursement PoliciesQuality Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct clinically based concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records
  • Evaluate clinical-service documentation and identify opportunities to improve medical record quality
  • Conduct mortality reviews, PSI reviews, and other focused reviews identified by CDI leadership
  • Facilitate and obtain physician documentation supporting severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care
  • Initiate physician interaction through the query process and/or participation in physician rounding
  • Educate physicians and staff on documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and reimbursement policies
  • Assign working DRGs and review patient records throughout hospitalization for coding specificity
  • Collaborate with coders, auditors, quality improvement teams, and other stakeholders to resolve documentation issues
  • Participate in documentation improvement initiatives and formal and informal education plans
  • Stay current on clinical documentation standards, coding rules, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Active US RN license required
  • Front line CDI experience in an acute care hospital
  • Three to five years of recent clinical work experience in medical-surgical, ICU, telemetry, and/or emergency department settings
  • Knowledge or experience with electronic medical records (EMR) platforms and CDI platforms
  • Highly skilled in CDI practices, coding, and documentation requirements related to quality outcomes and reimbursement
  • Knowledge of CMS rules and regulations
  • Clinical experience in ICU, medical-surgical, telemetry, or emergency department
  • Ability to work with Hospital coding code set, Federal and State coding reimbursement guidelines, and Coding Clinic Guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus plan at a target of 5.00%
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunities to learn, collaborate across groups, and explore new career paths
  • Opportunity to contribute meaningful work and give back to the community