Clinical Documentation Specialists review patient records to ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects diagnoses, procedures, severity, and outcomes. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and coders to clarify documentation gaps, improve specificity, and align records with classification systems and reporting standards. Responsibilities include concurrent chart review, query management, compliance monitoring, and audit support. They use electronic health record systems, coding frameworks, and quality reporting guidelines. Work settings include hospitals, health systems, and insurance organizations. Global demand is increasing due to value-based reimbursement models, quality reporting requirements, and the need for precise electronic documentation in digitally mature healthcare environments.