[Hiring] International CDI/Coding Consultant @SOLVENTUM

Role Description

The CDI/Coding Consulting Specialist is responsible for conducting a review of clinical documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with coding and regulatory standards. The goal is to support accurate code and DRGs assignments.

As part of Solventum's CDI international consulting team, this role involves:

• Conducting retrospective chart reviews (inpatient and/or outpatient) to assess accuracy, completeness, and specificity of clinical documentation.
• Applying knowledge of ICD-10 code sets, procedure code sets, and DRG classification systems to identify documentation and coding gaps.
• Applying medical terminology and reviewing procedures to assess clinical documentation opportunities.
• Shadowing physicians, coders, and CDI staff to understand current workflows and documentation practices.
• Interviewing key stakeholders (e.g., CDI team, coding team, clinicians, department heads) to gather insights into existing documentation challenges.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of hospitals' CDI processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Developing structured queries and feedback where clarification or additional documentation is needed.
• Compiling audit findings into clear, actionable reports including identified gaps, risks, and recommendations.
• Conducting knowledge transfer sessions to educate client teams on best practices in documentation and compliance.
• Collaborating with the project management team to ensure consistency and quality across project engagements.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security in handling patient records and hospital information.
• Participating in aggregating data trends and audit findings to prepare management and executive level summation reports.
• Attending meetings with key stakeholders to review findings and discuss key recommendations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher in nursing (BSN preferred), medicine, paramedical sciences, or a related clinical field is a must or degree in Health Information Management (RHIA, RHIT or other coding certification).
• Valid CDI Certification (CCDS, CDIP, or equivalent) is preferred and/or three (3+) years working in CDI or coding related position within a hospital or health system.
• Minimum 3 years of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) or clinical coding experience.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10 coding classification, DRG methodologies, and clinical coding principles, and coding guidelines.
• Experience reviewing and querying clinical documentation.
• Ability to conduct structured interviews and workflow observations with hospital staff.
• Proficiency in writing audit summaries and presenting findings professionally.
• Knowledge and experience to navigate computer applications including abstracting and encoding software, DRG grouper software, and hospital information systems (HIS).
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Requirements

• Certification in coding: AAPC, HIMAA, AHIMA or equivalent.
• Certification in Health Information Management with one of the following: RHIA or RHIT, CHIM or equivalent.
• Experience working in a consulting, audit, or third-party CDI service model.
• Familiarity with EMRs and CDI tools.
• Background in delivering training or knowledge transfer to CDI or clinical teams.
• Fluent English, additional languages are welcomed: Arabic, Dutch, French, Portuguese, German.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.