Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist – Remote
Medasource | Contract-to-Hire | W2 Only
Pay: $50–$63/hr
Start Date: 10/26, 11/2, or 11/9
Contract Length: 6–12 months, with strong potential for conversion
Hours: Full-time 40 hours each week
Openings: 12
Job Description:
Medasource is hiring experienced CDI Specialists to support a large, multi-state health system on a fully remote, contract-to-hire engagement. In this role, you’ll review inpatient medical records and work with providers to make sure documentation accurately reflects each patient’s severity of illness, risk of mortality, and complexity of care.
An RN license is not required. If you have a strong inpatient CDI or inpatient coding audit background and a CCDS or CDIP certification, we want to hear from you, including candidates who came up through HIM or coding.
What You’ll Do
- Complete initial record reviews within 24–48 hours of admission, identifying the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and procedures for accurate DRG assignment
- Conduct follow-up reviews every 2–3 days to support the working DRG
- Write compliant provider queries for missing, unclear, or conflicting documentation, following AHIMA/ACDIS guidelines
- Follow up daily on open queries to keep provider responses on track
- Review final coded DRGs and complete the DRG reconciliation process
- Partner with HIM coding, quality, case management, and patient financial services teams
- Educate providers and care teams on documentation best practices
- Stay current on Official Coding Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic, and CMS directives\
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of acute care inpatient CDI experience, or 5+ years as an inpatient coding auditor, in a large hospital or health system
- CCDS or CDIP certification (candidates without one may be considered if they complete it within their first year)
- Experience with PSI exclusions and other quality reviews
- Ability to write compliant provider queries
- Strong knowledge of disease processes, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and ICD-10-CM/PCS
- Ability to apply Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic advice
- Experience with EMR and encoder systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Optum eCAC, and Solventum
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting and resolve basic technical issues
- Strong communication skills, including presenting to groups
Nice to Have
- CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification
- Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) experience
- Bachelor’s degree in HIM, Nursing, or a related field
Why This Role
- Fully remote, with equipment provided by Medasource
- 4–8 week training period to get you up to speed
- Long-term contract with strong potential for conversion to a permanent role
Process: Qualified candidates will complete a CDI skills assessment. Strong scorers with 5+ years of recent inpatient CDI experience may move straight to an offer.
Requirements: Background check, drug screen, and vaccinations are required.
Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and Ordinances