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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical documentation reviewer in the United States is $41.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $65.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Medical Documentation Reviewers are professionals who examine and evaluate medical records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness. They review documentation for billing, coding, and regulatory standards, often working in healthcare facilities, insurance companies, or third-party review organizations. Their work helps prevent errors, supports proper reimbursement, and ensures that medical records meet legal and clinical requirements. Medical Documentation Reviewers must have strong attention to detail and a good understanding of medical terminology, healthcare regulations, and coding systems.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a medical documentation reviewer?

To thrive as a Medical Documentation Reviewer, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and healthcare regulations, often supported by a background in nursing, health information management, or medical coding certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, coding software (such as ICD-10 and CPT), and auditing tools is typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong written communication are crucial soft skills that help ensure accuracy and clarity in documentation. These competencies are essential for maintaining compliance, reducing errors, and supporting effective healthcare delivery.

What are some typical challenges faced by medical documentation reviewers, and how can they be managed?

Medical Documentation Reviewers often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex medical terminology, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing large volumes of documents under tight deadlines. Staying organized and maintaining a keen attention to detail are crucial for accuracy. Regular training on medical coding updates and effective communication with healthcare providers can also help address ambiguities and improve documentation quality.
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Infographic showing various Medical Documentation Reviewer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,686 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Clinical Documentation Specialist

Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$33.25 - $44.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Division:Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: Hospital
Req ID: 26541
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Job Role Summary
The goal of the CDI Program is to clarify ambiguous, conflicting or incomplete documentation. The CDI professional works to facilitate the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation to accurately represent the severity, acuity and risk of mortality profile of the patient being treated. The CDI professional achieves these goals through careful review of all of the information and documentation available concurrently through the patient's stay. Focused communication with the treating clinical professionals (i.e., queries) will be utilized to obtain improvements in documentation.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Formulates and submits letters of appeal; creates an effective appeal utilizing relevant and effective clinical documentation from the medical record supported by current industry clinical guidelines, evidence based medicine, community and national medical management standards and protocols
  • Performs accurate and timely concurrent clinical documentation reviews (POA, PSI,ROM, SOI and missing HCC) in an effort to capture the appropriate physician documentation that will result in accurate ICD-10 coding and DRG assignment that best reflects severity of illness and resource utilization
  • Provides ongoing support and consultation to improve the overall quality of medical record documentation; serves as a clinical resource consultant to the HIM coding staff when coders require clinical decision-making and clinical interpretation to determine appropriate code assignment
  • Develops teaching strategies and methodologies to improve program outcomes
  • Provides primary clinical input into the ongoing planning and development of the Clinical Documentation Management Program (CDMP) in order to support and enhance multidisciplinary performance improvement initiatives; facilitates interaction with medical staff and HIM coding staff to provide collaborative link between departments to promote accurate and complete physician documentation
  • Identifies educational needs of medical staff, health team members and HIM coding staff; plans and implements formal/informal introductory and ongoing orientation and training for multidisciplinary staff
  • Maintains a strong knowledge of DRG methodology, Severity of Illness/ Risk of Mortality statistics and Coding Clinic guidelines
  • Coordinates/collaborates with relevant facility departments (Case Management, Quality, HIM, Revenue Services, etc.) as clinical reviews are performed
  • Participates in federal and state funded audit activity from appeal to legal proceedings (if needed) and maintains documentation of activity
  • Assists with data analysis and summaries; performs mortality reviews in coordination with the Quality department

Job Requirements
  • Indiana licensed Registered Nurse (RN) required
  • Five years of strong and varied clinical experience in an acute care setting required
  • Recent hospital experience, preferably ICU, CCU or strong Med/Surg preferred
  • Knowledge of CMS Regulations
  • Proficient in PC use, Microsoft applications and working knowledge of hospital department computer systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for appropriateness of admission
  • Knowledge of Observation and Inpatient medical necessity
  • Knowledge of POA/HAC and Core Measures
  • Advanced problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Working knowledge of Joint Commission (JC), Indiana State Department of Health

(ISDH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations as they relate to medical documentation and health information management
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including physicians
  • Knowledge of pathophysiology and disease process
  • Knowledge of clinical documentation management tools and techniques
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong positive attitude; competent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently; motivated to produce high quality outcomes
  • Working knowledge of various software applications including: EPIC, Excel, and 3M preferred

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

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