CPT Clinical Documentation Improvement Jobs

Clinical Documentation Improvement specialists review inpatient and outpatient records to ensure diagnoses, procedures, and severity-of-illness codes are accurate and complete. CPT for this role requires your DSO to confirm the work directly integrates with your Health Information Management, Nursing Informatics, or related degree program before you start.

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Overview

Open Jobs705+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type99% On-site
Median Salary$18K
Top LocationNaples, FL
Most JobsClinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP

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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children
Clinical Orthopedic Research Intern
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Clinical Orthopedic Research Intern
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children
Dallas, Texas
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Penn Highlands Healthcare
Clinical Medical Assistant
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Clinical Medical Assistant
Penn Highlands Healthcare
DuBois, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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High School
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ForTec Medical
Clinical Technology Specialist
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Clinical Technology Specialist
ForTec Medical
Columbia, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Customer Service & Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$50,000/yr - $53,000/yr
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High School
501-1,000

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Q Squared Solutions
Clinical Data Assistant
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Q Squared Solutions
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Clinical Data Assistant
Q Squared Solutions
Valencia, California
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$34,700 - $72,300/yr
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High School

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Cambridge Pharma Consulting
Spanish Bilingual Clinical Research Coordinator - Dorado, Puerto Rico
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Spanish Bilingual Clinical Research Coordinator - Dorado, Puerto Rico
Cambridge Pharma Consulting
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$41,000 - $118,600/yr
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Clinical Documentation Improvement CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clinical Documentation Improvement work qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if your degree program includes clinical coding, health informatics, or medical records coursework that the CDI role directly extends. Your DSO must confirm the connection between your curriculum and the job duties, which typically means reviewing a job description that includes query writing, ICD-10-CM coding, or DRG review rather than general administrative tasks.

Can I do CDI work remotely on CPT?

Remote CDI roles are CPT-eligible, but your school's policy on remote work authorization varies. Some DSOs require the employer's physical address to appear on the updated I-20 even for fully remote positions. Confirm your school's policy before accepting a remote offer, and make sure the employer's onboarding process includes a verifiable work location for I-9 compliance.

What credentials strengthen a CPT CDI application?

Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems, exposure to MS-DRG or APR-DRG methodology, and any clinical rotation in a HIM or coding department all differentiate you. Employers also value students who understand query compliance standards from AHIMA and ACDIS, since those govern how CDI specialists communicate with physicians about documentation gaps.

How do I find health systems that sponsor international CDI candidates?

Migrate Mate shows LCA filing history by occupation code for health information and clinical documentation roles, so you can identify employers who have previously supported international workers in these positions. Focus on large hospital systems and academic medical centers, which typically have established international hiring pipelines and dedicated HR contacts for work authorization questions.

Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?

Full-time CPT for one year or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely under USCIS rules. If your CDI CPT engagement runs 12 or more months at full-time hours, plan your long-term authorization strategy before that threshold. Part-time CPT of any duration does not affect OPT, so structuring hours carefully during school matters significantly for your post-graduation options.

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