CDI Specialist II

Mayo Clinic Inpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Responsibilities

Reviews inpatient and/or outpatient medical records to ensure accurate representation of severity of illness. Validates that clinical documentation supports medical necessity of services and accurate coding. Ensures documentation reflects patient's clinical status, risk of mortality, and care complexity. Applies advanced knowledge of disease processes, pathophysiology, medications, and critical thinking to identify documentation gaps. Identifies opportunities for improvement in concurrent and retrospective documentation. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards related to documentation, coding, and billing. Collaborates with physicians, coders, case managers, nurses, and other staff to improve documentation quality. Acts as an educator and resource to clinical staff, promoting best practices in documentation. Acts as a change agent for improved documentation and enhanced documentation practices. May perform ICDI DRG Secondary Reviews as well as support audit and denial related activities. Maintains compliance with ethical, legal, and coding standards. Applies advanced clinical knowledge and expertise from the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification to accurately assign inpatient codes, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and supporting optimal reimbursement. Collaborates with clinical teams to clarify documentation and enhance coding accuracy. May be asked to perform secondary mortality reviews. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and without close supervision. Works collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet business demands.

This is a full remote position. Incumbent must live within the United States. Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Qualifications

Associate's and 3 years of experience as an Inpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) required.

CERTIFICATIONS (Both areas below required):

Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) OR Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) AHIMA certification OR Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) AAPC certification

Compensation Detail

$81,286.40 - $122,033.60 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Schedule Details: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Weekend Schedule: As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.