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Ccds Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

RN - SLR

Richmond, IN ยท On-site

$31 - $41.75/hr

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), OR Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP), LPN, RN.

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Critical Care, Medical or Surgical ...

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Critical Care, Medical or Surgical ...

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Critical Care, Medical or Surgical ...

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) preferred. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Critical Care, Medical or Surgical ...

CCDS or CDIP certification required * Must pass a CDI skills competency assessment * Must be able to accommodate a min of 15 hours per week What We Offer: * {{Comprehensive health, dental, and vision ...

CCDS or CDIP certification required * Must pass a CDI skills competency assessment Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location, responsibilities, skills, experience, and other ...

CCDS or CDIP certification required * Must pass a CDI skills competency assessment * Must be able to accommodate a min of 15 hours per week Pay ranges for this job title may differ based on location ...

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How much do ccds jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for ccds in Indiana is $37.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.78 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CCDS?

A CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist) is responsible for reviewing medical records to ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation. Their role helps improve coding accuracy, optimize reimbursements, and support quality patient care. They collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and reimbursement guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CCDS, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), you need a strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical documentation standards, and healthcare compliance regulations, typically supported by a relevant healthcare degree and CCDS certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), coding systems like ICD-10, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) software is essential. Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills help you collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. These qualifications are crucial to ensure complete, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation that supports patient care and reimbursement.

What are the main responsibilities of a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)?

A Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) typically reviews patient medical records, ensures accurate and thorough documentation, and works closely with healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous or incomplete notes. They may conduct concurrent reviews, query physicians for additional information, and help educate staff on best documentation practices. The role often requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with coding professionals and clinical teams to support quality care and proper reimbursement. You can expect a mix of independent record review and frequent interactions with other healthcare professionals throughout your day.

Infographic showing various Ccds job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,783 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

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Job description

RN - Clinical Documentation Integrity

Follows the American Health Information Management Association's Ethical Standards for Clinical Documentation Professionals. The CDI Specialist works towards optimizing reimbursement. Optimization is the process of striving to obtain the highest possible payment to which the facility is legally entitled on the basis of coded data supported by documentation in the health record. The CDI Specialist works extensively with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing, HIM Coders, and others to ensure timely and accurate documentation.

Overview of Responsibilities

  • Concurrently and retrospectively reviews inpatient medical records to identify the most appropriate principal diagnosis and to assign a working DRG.
  • Completes the initial review within 24 hours of admission.
  • Completes concurrent reviews to ensure working DRG and all comorbid conditions are documented by the providers to the greatest specificity. Ensures documentation supports diagnoses.
  • Collaborates with the coding staff concurrently and retrospectively to ensure the chart has all the necessary documentation to support the most accurate coding.
  • Ensures the medical record reflects the patient's severity of illness and risk of mortality.
  • Sends compliant queries to providers for clarification regarding documentation.
  • Reviews one-day stay and second surgical review cases each week.
  • Provides in-person CDI training to providers one-on-one.
  • Assists in other monitoring activities, special department projects, or other needs as determined by the department director.
  • Provides ongoing CDS team learning opportunities through sharing of professional knowledge and journal articles.
  • Maintains integrity and compliance in all chart reviews and CDI documentation and queries at all times.
  • CDS will support and implement quality measures as identified by the department manager.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

  • Education Required: ASN or Associate of Science in Health Information Management.
  • Education Preferred: Advanced degrees in Nursing or Health Information Management.
  • Experience Required: 2 or more years of experience working in an acute care setting or ambulatory office setting.
  • Experience Preferred: Previous experience in CDI.

Licensure & Certification

  • Licensure: Registered Nurse as applicable.
  • Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), OR Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP), LPN, RN.