Job Title: CDI Specialist I (Clinical Documentation Integrity)
Location: 100% Remote (U.S. Based) - Rochester, MN 55902
Schedule: Monday – Friday | Business Hours
Contract Duration: 12 Months with possible extension
Pay Rate: $60 – $65/hr.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform concurrent and retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records
• Ensure documentation accurately reflects severity of illness, risk of mortality, and medical necessity
• Identify documentation gaps and opportunities for improvement in clinical records
• Collaborate with physicians, coding teams, case management, and nursing staff to enhance documentation accuracy
• Facilitate appropriate documentation updates to support accurate coding and billing
• Apply knowledge of disease processes (pathophysiology), medications, and clinical indicators
• Serve as an educator and resource to providers on clinical documentation best practices
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain accurate reporting standards
• Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks in a production-based environment
Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as an Inpatient CDI Specialist (ICDI)
• Recent production experience within the last 12 months required
• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, coding, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with concurrent review of medical records
Required Certifications: (One or more required)
• CDIP (Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner) OR
• CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist)
AND one of the following:
• RHIT / RHIA • RRT • CCS / CCS-P • MD (Medical Degree)
Preferred Skills:
• Strong knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Ability to educate providers and influence documentation practices
• Familiarity with quality metrics and clinical documentation improvement programs
Additional Notes:
• 100% Remote – Must be based in the U.S.
• Pre-screening questions required (detailed responses expected)
• Production-based role with defined performance expectations
“Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”.