Remote Clinical Documentation Improvement Jobs
Remote clinical documentation improvement jobs are open across health systems, hospital networks, managed care organizations, and health information management firms that run distributed clinical teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Optum, UASI, and Bozeman Health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.
Short Description
- Uses clinical expertise to review patient medical records and ensure that the documentation accurately reflects the patient’s diagnosis, treatments and severity of illness. This role bridges the gap between healthcare providers and coding professionals, ensuring that medical records are complete, compliant, and support proper reimbursement.
- Concurrently review inpatient medical records for clear consistent, concise, legible and accurate documentation to reflect the patient’s severity of illness and intensity of services.
- Generate and utilize queries to clarify physician documentation whenever there is conflicting, ambiguous or incomplete information in the medical record regarding any significant reportable condition or procedure.
- Complete analysis of clinical information to identify gaps in clinical documentation. To “bridge the gap” utilize the physician advisor for clarification of clinical presentation.
- Collaboratively work with HIM Leadership, Coders, Coding Quality Educators/Reviewers and peers to improve accuracy of final DRG.
- Collaborate and provide educational support to physicians, nurses and ancillary staff to facilitate modifications of clinical documentation processes that promote documentation improvement.
- Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through concurrent interaction with physicians, nursing staff, other patient caregiver and Health Information coding staff to support that appropriate reimbursement and clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all inpatients.
- Provide clinical review of cases denied for medical necessity by auditing agencies. Using knowledge of medical necessity criteria assist physician advisor in collecting pertinent information to support an appeal.
Experience Required
3-5 years of experience required.
Education Requirements
- High School/GED Required
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred
License/Certification Requirements
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist Certification preferred
- Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner preferred
- Registered Nurse, any state, preferred
Special Requirements
Professional team player, able to communicate well with others on all levels required.
About us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.
Short Description
- Uses clinical expertise to review patient medical records and ensure that the documentation accurately reflects the patient’s diagnosis, treatments and severity of illness. This role bridges the gap between healthcare providers and coding professionals, ensuring that medical records are complete, compliant, and support proper reimbursement.
- Concurrently review inpatient medical records for clear consistent, concise, legible and accurate documentation to reflect the patient’s severity of illness and intensity of services.
- Generate and utilize queries to clarify physician documentation whenever there is conflicting, ambiguous or incomplete information in the medical record regarding any significant reportable condition or procedure.
- Complete analysis of clinical information to identify gaps in clinical documentation. To “bridge the gap” utilize the physician advisor for clarification of clinical presentation.
- Collaboratively work with HIM Leadership, Coders, Coding Quality Educators/Reviewers and peers to improve accuracy of final DRG.
- Collaborate and provide educational support to physicians, nurses and ancillary staff to facilitate modifications of clinical documentation processes that promote documentation improvement.
- Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through concurrent interaction with physicians, nursing staff, other patient caregiver and Health Information coding staff to support that appropriate reimbursement and clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all inpatients.
- Provide clinical review of cases denied for medical necessity by auditing agencies. Using knowledge of medical necessity criteria assist physician advisor in collecting pertinent information to support an appeal.
Experience Required
3-5 years of experience required.
Education Requirements
- High School/GED Required
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred
License/Certification Requirements
- Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist Certification preferred
- Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner preferred
- Registered Nurse, any state, preferred
Special Requirements
Professional team player, able to communicate well with others on all levels required.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote clinical documentation improvement jobs.
- CDIP or CCDS certification, or active pursuit of one
- Minimum three to five years of clinical coding or nursing experience in an acute-care setting
- Proficiency with CDI software platforms such as 3M 360 Encompass or Optum CAC
- Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and MS-DRG methodology
- Demonstrated ability to write compliant, non-leading physician queries
- Familiarity with quality metrics including PSI, HAC, and mortality indicators
Tips for Your Remote Clinical Documentation Improvement Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote clinical documentation improvement openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by specialty or setting, then apply directly to the ones that match your credentials and experience before postings close.
Show async physician query work upfront
Remote CDI hiring managers want proof you can manage the full query lifecycle without face-to-face follow-up. Lead your resume with examples of written query volume, response rates, and documentation improvement outcomes you achieved without in-person physician access.
Demonstrate proficiency with remote EHR access
Name the specific EHR platforms you have worked in remotely, such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech, and note any VPN or remote desktop environments you have used. Remote employers move faster on candidates who need no EHR onboarding.
Prepare for video-based chart review exercises
Many remote CDI interviews include a live or recorded chart review where you identify documentation gaps and draft a query in real time. Practice narrating your clinical reasoning clearly on screen, since remote teams rely on your verbal explanation as much as your written output.
Remote Clinical Documentation Improvement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote clinical documentation improvement job?
Remote clinical documentation improvement roles go to candidates who demonstrate independent clinical query work, strong written communication, and comfort with EHR platforms like Epic or Cerner without in-person IT support. Remote employers screen for self-direction, familiarity with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, and experience working asynchronously with physicians. Holding a credential like CCDS or CDIP gives you a clear edge over uncredentialed applicants.
Which companies hire remote clinical documentation improvements?
Companies hiring remote clinical documentation improvements right now include Optum, UASI, and Bozeman Health, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings in this role tend to come from large health systems with distributed clinical operations, revenue cycle management firms, and health information technology companies running fully remote CDI teams.
Can you get a remote clinical documentation improvement job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level CDI roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage clinical queries and physician interactions independently from day one. Your best path is completing a CDI certificate program, volunteering in a health information department, or showing coding experience that translates to documentation review. Some remote-first HIM firms post junior CDI roles that come with structured virtual training.
Do you need a degree for remote clinical documentation improvement jobs?
Not always. Remote CDI employers frequently prioritize clinical credentials, such as an RN license or an RHIA, alongside a recognized certification like CCDS or CDIP over a specific degree. Demonstrated experience reviewing medical records, writing effective clinical queries, and working with ICD-10 coding guidelines can carry as much weight as a formal degree for many distributed CDI teams.
Which industries hire the most remote clinical documentation improvements?
Remote clinical documentation improvement roles concentrate in Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire clinical documentation improvements remotely because their clinical and revenue cycle operations are distributed across multiple facilities, making centralized on-site CDI teams impractical.
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