Clinical Documentation Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $84/hr

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Leader Type: Contract Compensation: $84/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Lead clinical documentation integrity programs for inpatient and outpatient settings. Oversee concurrent and retrospective review workflows. Evaluate AI-generated clinical documentation improvement suggestions for accuracy and compliance. Ensure alignment with clinical standards. Conduct and review clinical documentation to capture diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, and risk of mortality accurately. Develop and manage physician query processes following AHIMA and ACDIS guidelines. Monitor CDI program KPIs, including query response rates, CC/MCC capture rates, case mix index, and DRG accuracy. Collaborate with coding, compliance, and clinical teams to address documentation gaps and improve query processes. Provide education on best practices. Qualifications Must-Have 5+ years of experience in clinical documentation integrity or improvement, with 2+ years in a manager or leadership role. Deep knowledge of MS-DRG methodology, CC/MCC hierarchies, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines. Expertise in physician query management per AHIMA and ACDIS compliant query standards. Strong clinical background with