[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Datavant logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/a41e8e85-221.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/datavant.md)Remote opportunity at[Datavant](https://jobicy.com/company/datavant.md) # CDQI Nurse Specialist Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/datavant.md)Share23 Sep 2026Published45Listing views1Application actions23 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryThis remote US-based Clinical Documentation Quality Improvement Nurse Specialist reviews inpatient records to identify incomplete, conflicting, or unclear documentation. The role partners directly with physicians and caregivers to improve documentation specificity, coding accuracy, DRG reimbursement, and severity-of-illness reporting. It requires an RN license, a BSN, CCDS or CDIP certification, at least three years of CDI experience, and academic medical center clinical experience. Success depends on strong knowledge of coding guidance, compliant provider-query practices, clinical judgment, and disciplined production tracking. The position has a direct impact on data integrity, reimbursement accuracy, and quality of patient care. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe role requires specialized CDI credentials and the ability to translate complex clinical findings into compliant, coding-ready documentation. It also carries high accuracy expectations, recurring review volumes, and tactful physician communication in a regulated healthcare environment. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$43US market range$38–$500$55 AI insightThe disclosed base-pay range is $40-$45 USD per hour, with a midpoint of $42.50 per hour. The estimated US market range for an experienced RN Clinical Documentation Integrity specialist with CCDS or CDIP certification is approximately $38-$50 per hour; actual pay varies by state, hospital complexity, credentials, and CDI experience. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Clinical Documentation Improvement](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Clinical%20Documentation%20Improvement.md)[CDI](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CDI.md)[Registered Nursing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Registered%20Nursing.md)[Inpatient Record Review](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Inpatient%20Record%20Review.md)[ICD Coding](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=ICD%20Coding.md)[DRG Reimbursement](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=DRG%20Reimbursement.md)[Physician Queries](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Physician%20Queries.md)[CCDS](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CCDS.md)[CDIP](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CDIP.md)[Healthcare Compliance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Healthcare%20Compliance.md) Sample interview questionsHow do you determine whether a physician query is appropriate?I review the complete clinical record for conflicting, incomplete, unclear, or clinically unsupported documentation and identify objective indicators supporting clarification. I use a non-leading, compliant query format, present relevant facts, and ensure the provider retains full clinical judgment. How do complications and comorbidities affect CDI review priorities? They can affect severity of illness, risk of mortality, quality reporting, case mix index, and DRG assignment. I assess whether the record contains sufficient clinical support and clear provider documentation so coding accurately reflects the patient's condition and care. Describe how you would approach conflicting documentation in an inpatient chart. I would compare the relevant provider notes, clinical indicators, test results, treatment, and discharge documentation to understand the discrepancy. If clarification is needed, I would issue a compliant query to the appropriate provider, follow up within workflow standards, and confirm that the resolved documentation is present in the record. How do you maintain productivity without sacrificing CDI quality? I prioritize cases by review deadlines, clinical complexity, and likely documentation impact, while using a consistent review workflow and daily production log. I reserve time for follow-up queries and quality checks so that timely throughput does not compromise accuracy or compliance. How would you educate a provider who is reluctant to respond to CDI queries? I would communicate respectfully, focus on patient-record accuracy and continuity of care, and briefly explain how clear documentation supports compliant coding and quality reporting. I would make the query concise, clinically relevant, and easy to address while respecting the provider's independent judgment. Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem – including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. What We’re Looking For: As a Clinical Documentation Quality Improvement (CDQI) Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in elevating the impact of our medical record documentation. You will conduct daily evaluations and engage in direct communication with providers to enhance documentation clarity, completeness, and overall medical record quality. By ensuring accurate and comprehensive physician documentation, you will be at the forefront of influencing the precision of code assignment, making a tangible difference in the accuracy of healthcare data. Join us in this critical role where your efforts will have a direct and meaningful impact on the quality and effectiveness of patient care. What You Will Do: * Conduct timely, accurate, and complete documentation reviews for selected inpatient records, addressing inadequate or conflicting documentation. * Collaborate with physicians and caregivers to ensure appropriate reimbursement and clinical severity for DRG-based payer patients. * Demonstrate understanding of complications, co-morbidities, severity of illness, risk of mortality, case mix index, secondary diagnoses, and procedure impact on DRG. * Improve coding specificity by educating physicians and caregivers on the importance of clear documentation throughout a patient’s stay. * Follow AHA guidelines and coding clinics for accurate coding and required documentation to ensure compliance. * Query physicians regarding missing, unclear, or conflicting health record documentation to obtain necessary details. * Maintain daily production logs for evaluation, tracking cases reviewed, queries placed/responded, etc. * Perform follow-up reviews to confirm recorded points of clarification in the patient’s medical record. * Ensure confidentiality of all files, documents, and records. * Meet or exceed production and quality metrics. What You Need to Succeed: * 3+ years of CDI experience * 3+ years of clinical experience in an academic medical center * Registered Nurse license, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing * 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 requirements of the role. The estimated base pay range per hour for this role is: $40—$45 USD To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion. This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement [here](https://www.datavant.com/eeo-commitment-statement). [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal), explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren’t even able to see whether you’ve responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way. Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. 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