CDI Specialist - Inpatient | 40-Week Remote Contract – Cambridge, MA
Compensation
$1,595.00 - 1,772.00/week
Inpatient CDI Specialist Details
Location
Address : Cambridge, MA, 02138
Job Description
Concurrent Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (CDI) – Inpatient | Cambridge, MA
Experienced CDI Specialist needed for an on-site inpatient contract role supporting documentation integrity, compliant provider querying, and accurate DRG capture for a leading healthcare organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
We are seeking a senior Concurrent Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist to support inpatient documentation excellence in an on-site contract role. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) professional with strong expertise in concurrent chart review, compliant provider querying, severity of illness capture, and inpatient quality improvement. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this position offers the chance to work on-site in a highly regarded healthcare community known for its historic character, walkable neighborhoods, academic energy, and innovative medical environment.
Job Details
- Employment Type: On-Site Contract
- Setting: Inpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
- Start Date: 7/13/2026
- Duration: 40-week contract
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Hours Per Week: 36
- EHR: Epic
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,595 - $1,772
Job Requirements
- CCDS certification required
- 5+ years of acute care CDI experience with a strong focus on concurrent inpatient chart review
- Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding
- Strong understanding of MS-DRG and APR-DRG methodologies
- Experience with clinical indicators and compliant query practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, coding teams, and revenue cycle stakeholders
- Strong critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and communication skills
- Experience working in large academic medical centers or integrated health systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform concurrent inpatient chart reviews to evaluate documentation completeness, specificity, and accuracy
- Identify documentation clarification opportunities and issue compliant provider queries
- Support accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment through thorough clinical documentation review
- Help improve documentation quality, case mix index, and length of stay outcomes
- Partner with coding teams and providers to resolve documentation discrepancies
- Provide education to providers on documentation best practices and clinical specificity
- Support denial prevention efforts by ensuring documentation supports coded diagnoses and procedures
- Maintain compliance with organizational, coding, and regulatory standards
- Meet productivity expectations, including daily account review goals and query performance metrics
Apply now to join a dynamic healthcare team in Cambridge and help advance inpatient clinical documentation integrity in an on-site CDI contract role.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.