International CDI/Coding Consultant

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers toughest challenges,we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. The Impact You ll Make in this Role The CDI/Coding Consulting Specialist is responsible for conducting a review of clinical documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with coding and regulatory standards. The goal is to support accurate code and DRGs assignments. As part of Solventum CDI international consulting team , this role involves conducting chart reviews for hospitals and transferring knowledge to different clients CDI teams to help strengthen their documentation practices and long-term program effectiveness. Joining us in Saudi Arabia, as a CDI/Coding Consulting Specialist will travel globally to our Clients (50% - 75% of the time) and have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: • Conducting retrospective chart reviews(inpatient and/or outpatient) to assess accuracy, completeness, and specificity of clinical documentation • Applying knowledge of ICD-10 code sets, procedure code sets and DRG classification systems to identify documentation and coding gap • Applying medical terminology and review of procedures to assess clinical documentation opportunities • Shadowing physicians, coders, and CDI staff to understand current workflows and documentation practices • Interviewing key stakeholders (e.g., CDI team, coding team, clinicians, department heads) to gather insights into existing documentation challenges • Evaluating the effectiveness of hospitals CDI processes and identify areas for improvement • Developing structured queries and feedback where clarification or additional documentation is needed • Compiling audit findings into clear, actionable reports including identified gaps, risks, and recommendations • Conducting knowledge transfer sessions to educate client teams on best practices in documentation and compliance • Collaborating with the project management team to ensure consistency and quality across project engagements • Maintain strict confidentiality and data security in handling patient records and hospital information • Participate in aggregating data trends and audit findings to prepare management and executive level summation reports • Attend meetings with key stakeholders to review findings and discuss key recommendations • Associates Degree or higher in nursing (BSN preferred), medicine, paramedical sciences, or a related clinical field is a must or degree in Health Information Management (RHIA, RHIT or other coding certification) • Valid CDI Certification (CCDS, CDIP, or equivalent) is preferred and/or three (3+) years working in CDI or coding related position within a hospital or health system • Minimum 3 years of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) or clinical coding experience • Strong understanding of ICD-10 coding classification, DRG methodologies, and clinical coding principles, and coding guidelines • Experience reviewing and querying clinical documentation • Ability to conduct structured interviews and workflow observations with hospital staff • Proficiency in writing audit summaries and presenting findings professionally • Knowledge and experience to navigate computer applications including abstracting and encoding software, DRG grouper software, and hospital information systems HIS • Fluency in written and spoken English • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite • Certification in coding: AAPC, HIMAA, AHIMA or equivalent • Certification in Health Information Management with one of the following: RHIA or RHIT, CHIM or equivalent • Experience working in a consulting, audit, or third-party CDI service model • Familiarity with EMRs and CDI tools • Background in delivering training or knowledge transfer to CDI or clinical teams • Fluent English, additional languages are welcomed: Arabic, Dutch, French, Portuguese, German