PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Revenue Cycle CDI Specialist
CommonSpirit Health · Chicago, IL
$41.14–$61.20/ hour
CDI Specialist jobs in Palatine, IL
The median CDI Specialist pay in the Palatine area is $30.27 per hour ($62,970 a year), with the typical range running from $21.98 to $37.60. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Palatine and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 72 hospitals in the Palatine metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Palatine.
- $30.27median pay per hour, Chicago
- $22–$38typical range per hour
- 430CDI Specialists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 4% above the Illinois statewide median of $29.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.36 per hour. BLS counts about 430 health information technologists and medical registrars employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.39).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.61 | $38,710 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.98 | $45,720 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.27 | $62,970 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.60 | $78,210 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.87 | $93,330 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Palatine ranks
- 69th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 86th of 129 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 3 Illinois metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for CDI Specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars (SOC 29-9021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Palatine
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.27 median hour buys what $29.22 buys at the national price level, 10% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Palatine paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,090
- Per year: $54,486
- Per month: $4,540
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area
CMS lists 72 hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Mchenry, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers New Lenox, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
CDI Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights, IL | 3 mi | $30.27/hr | 75,596 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 6 mi | $30.27/hr | 50,920 |
CDI Specialist jobs in Illinois · CDI Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois
Clinical documentation integrity specialists review charts and query clinicians so records reflect patient severity accurately.
- CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one
- Clinical background such as RN, or coding experience
- Knowledge of DRGs and quality reporting
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Common questions
How much do CDI Specialists make in Palatine, IL?
CDI Specialists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $30.27 per hour, about $62,970 a year. The middle half earn between $21.98 and $37.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Palatine a good place for CDI Specialists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 86th of 129 metro areas for CDI Specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 69th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CDI Specialists in Palatine?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Palatine.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Palatine as a CDI Specialist?
CCDS or CDIP credential, or the ability to earn one. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place CDI Specialists in Palatine?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 1 posting$84.65/ hr$72–$97
- Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 1 posting$63.17/ hr$50–$77
- San Antonio Regional HospitalUpland, CA · 1 posting$59.87/ hr$48–$72
- Boston Medical CenterRemote, MA · 1 posting$56.69/ hr$38–$75
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2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$53.93High$76
8 CDI postings with published pay in the US, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 CDI roles
- Revenue Cycle CDI SpecialistPermanent$41.14–$61.20/ hour
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