CDI and Coding SME
Healthcare Admin
ChicagoIllinois
Contract
Mar 10, 2026
Job Title: CDI and Coding SME
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a CDI and Coding SME to join our client to support enterprise-wide documentation, coding strategy, and revenue integrity initiatives. This role plays a key part in enhancing compliant reimbursement by uncovering trends, strengthening query practices, and advising on best practice documentation improvement methods. The SME will partner closely with CDI, Coding, and Revenue Integrity leaders to shape strategy and guide teams toward high impact results. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys applying coding expertise beyond day to day production work to influence broader organizational performance.
Work Schedule:
No set hours; hourly work with minimal overtime expected

Key Responsibilities of the CDI and Coding SME:

  • Guide CDI, Coding, and Revenue Integrity teams by offering strategic insights around compliant documentation and coding practices.
  • Examine inpatient and outpatient workflows to identify opportunities that strengthen revenue accuracy and support regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and enhance targeted query approaches, review methodologies, and trend based improvement strategies.
  • Collaborate with operational stakeholders to act on identified patterns and drive process improvements tied to documentation quality.
  • Leverage deep facility coding expertise to educate teams, inform prioritization, and support broader revenue integrity initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills for the CDI and Coding SME:

  • Strong background in facility coding with active coding certification.
  • Experience working within CDI or revenue integrity environments, preferably in roles that emphasize process evaluation and strategy.
  • Ability to interpret clinical documentation and coding trends to develop practical, compliant recommendations.
  • Strategic thinker with a solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
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Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to influence high level strategy while working collaboratively with cross functional leaders across the revenue cycle. This role offers exposure to complex problem solving and the chance to shape best practices that directly impact organizational success. CSS is committed to supporting professionals who want to apply their expertise in meaningful, strategic ways.

About Us:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.