Second Level Review (SLR) CDI Specialist - USA Applicants Only

Job Title: Second Level Review (SLR) CDI Specialist Location (city, state): Remote Industry: reputed company / Clinical Documentation reputed company Pay: $40 - $56.50/ hour (W2) Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, reputed company, and 401(k). About Our Client: Our client is a leading reputed company organization committed to delivering high-quality, efficient patient care while creating exceptional experiences for both patients and employees. They foster a collaborative and supportive environment where clinical professionals can contribute to improving outcomes and advancing community health initiatives. Job Description: We are seeking an reputed company Retrospective CDI Specialist to support a reputed company improvement initiative. This contract-only role focuses on retrospective DRG validation, compliant query reputed company, and clinical documentation accuracy. The ideal candidate will have strong CDI expertise, be comfortable working independently in a high-volume environment, and demonstrate proficiency in clinical validation and denial prevention. Key Responsibilities:

• reputed company retrospective CDI reviews with a focus on DRG validation
• Review accounts assigned through work queues by CDI leadership
• Validate DRGs to ensure accurate coding and documentation compliance
• Compose, edit, send, and follow up on physician queries using compliant templates
• Ensure adherence to reputed company/ACDIS query guidelines
• Collaborate with leadership to support accurate reporting and project outcomes
• Meet productivity expectations (8–10 DRG validations per day, subject to change)

Qualifications:

• Active CDI certification required
• Active RN license (BSN required; Compact RN license required)
• 3–5 years of CDI experience
• 1–2+ years of Second Level Review (SLR) experience
• Strong experience with clinical validation denials and appeal support
• Hands-on experience with reputed company metrics and outlier analysis
• Experience reviewing mortality cases with strong SOI/ROM knowledge
• Prior CDI contract experience preferred
• Experience in large acute care settings (500+ beds, Level 1 Trauma/Teaching Hospital, ICU exposure)
• Strong understanding of compliant query practices
• Ability to quickly adapt and work independently

Additional Details:

• Systems: EPIC, reputed company 360 CAC
• Openings: 5
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible start time between 6am–9am CST (8-hour shift)
• Contract: Minimum 6 months, likely extension based on project performance
• Training: ~1 week (project-specific workflow)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Fully Remote

Interview Process:

• Resume submission to hiring leadership
• Clinical assessment (10 scenarios, ~1 hour)
• Final interview with CDI leadership
• Offer

Perks:

• Fully remote opportunity
• Flexible daily start time
• High-impact project with a leading reputed company system
• Opportunity for contract extension based on performance
• Competitive hourly pay

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