Jefferson Health
CDI Specialist
Philadelphia, PA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Preferred: 5 years of Critical Care/Emergency medicine or 5 years of Medical Surgical experience; 2-3 years Clinical Documentation Improvement experience or 5 years of Coding experience. MD/DO candidates with 2 years of experience as a concurrent or retrospective coder or documentation specialist in an inpatient acute care facility using the United States IPPS system will be considered.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management or related field; or certification, associate, or bachelor’s degree in another healthcare-related field with the stated experience.
About the job
Reviews clinical records and works with providers and coding staff to improve documentation accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and reporting of patient outcomes.
What you'll do
- Review medical records concurrently for complete documentation supporting diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, quality reviews, and regulatory and financial requirements.
- Prepare compliant queries and educate physicians and other providers about documentation deficiencies, coding, and compliance.
- Collaborate with coding and health team members, track review issues and activity, and contribute to departmental improvement.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management or related field, or certification/degree in another healthcare-related field with the stated experience.
- Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and communicate in English.
Nice to have
- CCDS or CDIP certification; CCDS within 6 months of hire for eligible candidates. RN/BSN, RHIA, RHIT with CCS, or MD/DO will be considered.
- Working knowledge of Medicare reimbursement and coding structures; 5 years of Critical Care/Emergency medicine or Medical Surgical experience; or 2–3 years of Clinical Documentation Improvement or 5 years of Coding experience.
Tools
Epic EHR, 3M DRG, MS Office, Microsoft Office
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