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Riverside

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Newport News, Virginia Overview The Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Auditor will ... Registered Nurse (RN) - State Department of Health Professions (Required) and * Certified Clinical ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for cdi rn in Virginia is $47.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.29 and $56.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a CDI RN (Clinical Documentation Integrity Registered Nurse), you need a strong clinical background, comprehensive understanding of medical terminology, and an active RN license. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), coding systems like ICD-10, and clinical documentation improvement software is typically required. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills help bridge gaps between clinical staff and coding teams. These abilities ensure accurate documentation, optimize reimbursement, and support high-quality patient care.

How does a CDI RN typically collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to improve documentation quality?

As a CDI RN, you will frequently work closely with physicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals to clarify clinical documentation and ensure accurate representation of patient care. This often involves querying providers for additional information, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and providing education on documentation best practices. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as your input directly impacts coding accuracy, reimbursement, and quality metrics. Building strong professional relationships is key to successfully influencing documentation improvements while maintaining a supportive atmosphere.

What are CDI RNs?

CDI RNs, or Clinical Documentation Improvement Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who work to ensure that medical records accurately reflect the quality of care provided to patients. They review patient charts, collaborate with physicians and coding professionals, and clarify documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accurate coding for billing. Their work is essential for proper reimbursement, quality reporting, and improving patient outcomes. CDI RNs typically have a strong clinical background and understanding of medical coding and healthcare regulations.

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CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly additional certificationsState-approved nursing assistant certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesSkilled nursing facilities, hospitals, home care
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient assessments, care planning, administering medicationsAssisting with daily activities, basic patient care

While both Cdi Rn and CNA work in healthcare settings, Cdi Rn holds a registered nurse license with broader responsibilities, including patient assessments and care planning. CNAs focus on assisting patients with daily activities. The roles differ mainly in scope, education, and responsibilities, but both are essential in patient care teams.

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CDI Auditor Full Time-Days

CDI Auditor Full Time-Days

Riverside

$31 - $41.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Newport News, Virginia
Overview
The Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Auditor will facilitate improvement system-wide in the overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of the medical record documentation through extensive audit investigation, education and data analysis. Responsible for identification of patterns, trends, and opportunities for CDI staff to improve accuracy and outcomes. Provides education to CDI team members and physicians, if needed. Assists with denial management as it relates to documentation.
What you will do
  • Performs quality audits on CDI team members and provides education and feedback. Ensures coding compliance; applies all coding guidelines as defined in the Coding Clinic and leading authorities. Complies with standardized coding standards, conventions and regulations, corporate compliance standards and reimbursement policies.
  • Identifies and provides training to ensure quality and productivity standards are met. Provides education on compliant query process. Coordinates huddles as needed.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of new coding and DRG guidelines and regulations. Implements policies and procedures around changes and works with manager to interpret and apply the changes.
  • Prepares audit reports for CDI leadership.
  • Develops and maintains compliant physician query templates.
  • Serves as a clinical coding liaison. Analyzes and evaluates documentation issues with consultation from medical staff, clinical staff, clinical documentation team and other departments as needed.
  • Develops, and delivers CDI education for physicians, coders, and CDI team members. Coaches and develops team members to achieve team goals that support business strategies and objectives.
  • Assists patient financial services and coding team members with questions around CDI processes, procedures, coding and queries.
  • Assists leadership in the coordination of iCare initiatives related to the hospital CDI department.
  • Collaborates with Quality, CDI team, Coding Team, leadership, Physician ad visor and is a SME/resource on CDI for RHS
  • Assists with preparation and presentation of clinical documentation monitoring/trending reports for review
  • Performs research and analysis of data obtained
  • Documents findings related to Compliance Reviews
  • Adheres to established productivity standards.
  • Communication with CDI and CDI Director of case and resolution

Qualifications
Education
  • Associates Degree, Nursing (Required)
  • Bachelors Degree, Nursing or healthcare related (Preferred)

Experience
  • 3-4 years CDI experience, ICD 10, CM/PCS, APR-DRGS, and MS-DRGS (Required)
  • 2 years experience providing provider, CDI and/or coder education in an acute care setting (Required)
  • 1 year auditing experience (Required)

Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, encoder and use of EHR
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to apply audit standards.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Strong time management, attention to detail, and follow through.
  • Knowledge of the human disease process, anatomy & physiology and medical terminology.
  • Possesses an excellent understanding of coding practices, official coding guidelines and federal regulations.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.

Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - State Department of Health Professions (Required) and
  • Certified Clinical Document Specialist (CD) - Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) or CDIP Certified Documentation Integrity Professional (Required) and
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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