CDI Specialist - Health Information Management ( Full-time/On-site) Job at Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, IL

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  • Norwegian American Hospital
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

CDI Specialist - Health Information Management (Full-time/On-site) Job Category: Health Information Management Requisition Number: CDISP003597 Posted: August 13, 2025 Full-Time Locations Humboldt Park Health, 1044 N. Francisco, Chicago, IL 60622, USA Pay range: $62,400 USD to $90,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description Completes initial review(s) of patient records within 48 hours of admission for a specified patient population. Evaluate documentation to assign the principal diagnosis, pertinent secondary diagnoses, and procedures for accurate DRG assignment, risk of mortality and severity of illness and initiate a review worksheet. Conducts follow-up reviews of patients to support and assign a working or final DRG assignment upon patient discharge. Queries physicians regarding missing, unclear or conflicting health record documentation by requesting and obtaining additional documentation within the health record. Educates physicians and key healthcare providers regarding clinical documentation improvement and the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record or documentation and to resolve physician queries prior to patient discharge. Assists with preparation and presentation of clinical documentation monitoring/trending reports for review with physicians and hospital leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and facilitates change processes required to capture needed documentation. Collaborates with case managers, nursing staff and other ancillary staff regarding interaction with physicians. Educates members of the patient care team regarding specific documentation needs, reporting and reimbursement issues identified through daily documentation reviews and aggregate data analysis. Partners with the coding professionals to ensure accuracy of diagnostic, procedural data, completeness of supporting documentation to determine a working and final DRG, severity of illness, and/or risk of mortality. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in healthcare nursing, medical or health information management. CCS, CDIP, CDIS, RN, MD, RHIT, or RHIA required. Previous experience as a CDI in an acute care facility. Compensation: Pay range: $62,400 USD to $90,000 USD - Annual The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job related reasons. Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Norwegian American Hospital

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