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CDI Educator

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

$34 - $45.75/hr

Facilitates and enhances the coding and DRG process alignment between physicians and coding staff. Retrospective reviews to be conducted by the CDI Educator are determined both internally and by ...

CDI Educator

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

$34 - $45.75/hr

Facilitates and enhances the coding and DRG process alignment between physicians and coding staff. Retrospective reviews to be conducted by the CDI Educator are determined both internally and by ...

$30.91 - $51/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Advanced Coding & CDI Educator, you will leverage your expert knowledge in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 coding to drive excellence in our health ...

Assigns ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes to IP and/or OP accounts/Applies CPT ... Is a member of the CDI team and works closely with the CDI auditors to obtain clinical ...

CORP CDI AUDITOR-EDU

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

The CDI Auditor/Educator performs and reviews complex internal coding and clinical documentation audits for inpatient CDI accounts. This role leads or conducts audit projects across Covenant Health ...

CORP CDI AUDITOR-EDU

Knoxville, TN

$14.25 - $19/hr

The CDI Auditor/Educator performs and reviews complex internal coding and clinical documentation audits for inpatient CDI accounts. This role leads or conducts audit projects across Covenant Health ...

$41.14 - $67.88/hr

Every day you will serve as a vital clinical and coding resource, offering guidance and support to your team. You will assist with critical performance oversight, ensuring our CDI specialists meet ...

Revenue Cycle CDI Lead

Chicago, IL · Remote

$35.75 - $48.25/hr

Every day you will serve as a vital clinical and coding resource, offering guidance and support to your team. You will assist with critical performance oversight, ensuring our CDI specialists meet ...

Revenue Cycle CDI Lead

Chicago, IL · Remote

$41.14 - $67.88/hr

Every day you will serve as a vital clinical and coding resource, offering guidance and support to your team. You will assist with critical performance oversight, ensuring our CDI specialists meet ...

Revenue Cycle CDI Lead

Chicago, IL · Remote

$41.14 - $67.88/hr

Every day you will serve as a vital clinical and coding resource, offering guidance and support to your team. You will assist with critical performance oversight, ensuring our CDI specialists meet ...

$41.14 - $67.88/hr

Every day you will serve as a vital clinical and coding resource, offering guidance and support to your team. You will assist with critical performance oversight, ensuring our CDI specialists meet ...

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How much do cdi coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for cdi coder in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cdi Coder vs Medical Biller?

AspectCdi CoderMedical Biller
CredentialsCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS)Certification (e.g., CPC, CPC-A)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesMedical offices, billing companies, hospitals
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses and proceduresPreparing and submitting insurance claims, managing payments

While both Cdi Coders and Medical Billers work within healthcare revenue cycle management, Cdi Coders focus on accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures, whereas Medical Billers handle billing and claims submission. Understanding these roles helps healthcare providers optimize revenue and compliance.

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

To thrive as a CDI Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical coding, clinical documentation improvement (CDI) principles, and healthcare compliance, typically supported by credentials such as CCS, RHIA, or CDIP. Familiarity with coding software (like 3M or EPIC), electronic health records (EHRs), and current ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you clarify documentation with providers and ensure coding accuracy. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure accurate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient data within healthcare organizations.

How does a CDI coder typically collaborate with clinical staff and physicians to ensure accurate documentation?

CDI Coders work closely with clinical staff and physicians to clarify documentation and ensure that patient records accurately reflect diagnoses, procedures, and the severity of illness. This often involves querying providers for additional information or clarification when documentation is incomplete or ambiguous. Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential, as CDI Coders must balance regulatory requirements with fostering positive relationships with healthcare professionals. Regular meetings and ongoing education sessions are common, allowing CDI Coders to stay updated on best practices and coding guidelines while supporting clinical teams in improving documentation quality.

What is a CDI coder?

CDI Coders, or Clinical Documentation Improvement Coders, are healthcare professionals who review medical records to ensure that documentation accurately reflects the patient's diagnoses, treatments, and care provided. Their work helps to ensure the accuracy of medical coding, which impacts billing, compliance, and quality reporting. CDI Coders collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to clarify clinical documentation and support the integrity of patient records. They play a crucial role in optimizing hospital reimbursement and maintaining regulatory compliance.
More about Cdi Coder jobs
Infographic showing various Cdi Coder job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,182 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

CDI Educator

Med Center Health

Bowling Green, KY • On-site

$34 - $45.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


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Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

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Job description

Position Summary
Work closely with organizational leadership and the Department Director to plan, develop, implement and monitor Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) education programs for CDI Specialists, coding specialists, clinical nursing staff, clinical nursing management, Medical Staff, Providers, Residents, Fellows, Medical Students and ancillary department staff as needed in support of accurate clinical documentation, coding, billing and reimbursement. Educate and mentor members of the CDI team on the review and query functions within the CDI program in order to meet and maintain organizational goals and objectives, to support medical necessity of services provided, to support patient safety, quality and outcomes, to maintain regulatory compliance, and to support third-party payer requirements related to the accuracy of clinical documentation. Conducts clinically-based concurrent and retrospective review of medical records documentation in support of accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG (severity of illness and risk of mortality) assignment. Identifies opportunities for improving the quality of medical record documentation and confers with the caregiver regarding additional documentation required. Facilitates and enhances the coding and DRG process alignment between physicians and coding staff. Retrospective reviews to be conducted by the CDI Educator are determined both internally and by requirements/requests of external payers or regulatory agencies. Collects CDI data for analysis and report generation as indicated.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Three years of Clinical Documentation Improvement experience in an acute care hospital required.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field required. Certifications/Licensure Kentucky RN license (OR) RN license in a State recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act required effective June 1, 2007.
  • CCS or CCDS certification required within six months of hire or placement.

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