Interview prep for CDI and DRG auditing roles · The Coding Nurse®
Interview coaching for CDI and DRG roles

Land the CDI or DRG auditing role you want. With confidence.

Expert-led interview coaching from a certified clinician with 10+ years in CDI, DRG validation, risk adjustment, and health information management.

60-minute sessions · Written feedback · Booked through Calendly
LPN
CDIP
CCS
CCS-P
CPMA
CPB
CRC
HCS-D
HCS-O
AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM / PCS Trainer
AHIMA-Approved CDI Trainer
AAPC-Approved Instructor
LPN
CDIP
CCS
CCS-P
CPMA
CPB
CRC
HCS-D
HCS-O
AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM / PCS Trainer
AHIMA-Approved CDI Trainer
AAPC-Approved Instructor

You get one shot, and it is shorter than you think.

Most candidates are screened out before a human ever hears them speak. Preparation is not about confidence tricks. It is about knowing what the process actually rewards.

<2 min
average time a recruiter spends reviewing an applicant resume
75%
of resumes are rejected by Applicant Tracking Systems before review
46%
of applicants do not research the company before interviewing
Sources · RecruitingHeadlines · Davron · JobScore
Jesse Gallop, founder of The Coding Nurse
20+YearsExperience

I have reviewed claims from the payer side as a DRG validation auditor, a risk adjustment auditor, and a revenue integrity analyst, and I have worked as a CDI specialist. Before all of it I was a nurse at the bedside. Two decades at the intersection of clinical care, health information management, and revenue integrity means I know what hiring managers are listening for. Now I put that in your corner.

Jesse Gallop · The Coding Nurse®
Credentials
LPN CDIP CCS CCS-P CPMA CPB CRC HCS-D HCS-O
Approved trainer and instructor
AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM / PCS Trainer
AHIMA-Approved CDI Trainer
AAPC-Approved Instructor

Nurses who made the move.

As a nurse who left the bedside 10 years ago to raise my family, I began a search for jobs with a work from home opportunity that would allow for more work-life balance, using my nursing degree without returning to a traditional nursing program. I chose Jesse and The Coding Nurse® as the organization that best met my needs.

Kaitlyn R., RN, CIC

Jesse supported me every step of the way during my job search and always made the process feel manageable. His kindness, patience, and expertise made working with him a great experience. He helped me shape a resume that really highlighted my skills, and our prep sessions before interviews gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.

Patrick K., RN, CIC, CRC

Working with Jesse was a turning point in my nursing career. I wasn't sure how to translate my clinical experience for non-bedside roles, but Jesse took the time to understand my goals and transformed my resume in a way that truly showcased my strengths. Thanks to Jesse's expertise and genuine care, I felt confident putting myself out there, and it showed results. If you're a nurse ready for a new direction, Jesse is the person you want in your corner.

Sonji R., MHA, BSN, RN, CCM

Pick the prep that fits your interview.

Every session is one to one with me. You leave with a written feedback report, not a vague sense that it went fine.

Mock interview, CDI specialist

$149

A full 60-minute simulated interview experience for clinical documentation improvement roles. Includes scenario-based questions, query writing prompts, and live feedback on your answers.

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Mock interview, DRG validation auditor

$149

Targeted 60-minute preparation for DRG validation and revenue integrity roles. Covers coding accuracy, MS-DRG logic, clinical documentation review, and validation methodology questions.

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Resume and cover letter review

$99

A detailed critique of your resume and cover letter with specific, actionable edits to highlight your transferable clinical skills and your HIM credentials for CDI, DRG validation, and other auditing positions.

You submit your current resume along with a job description for the position you are seeking. Within 10 business days of receiving everything, we meet for 30 minutes to go through draft revisions of the resume and cover letter I have written. Within 5 business days after that, we meet for a final 30 minutes. You leave with DOC and PDF versions of both.

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Best value

Complete prep package

$329

Two mock interview sessions, the resume review, and a curated study guide of role-specific scenarios, terminology, and commonly tested concepts. The full runway to interview day. Three full hours of content.

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From booking to interview day.

01
Book your session
Pick the session that matches the role you are interviewing for and choose a time that works.
02
Receive a tailored prep guide
Built around your target role, so you walk in knowing the ground the interview will cover.
03
Complete your mock interview
A real simulated interview with scenario questions and live feedback as you answer.
04
Review your written feedback
A written report you keep, so you can work the notes right up to interview day.
✦ One to one · Written feedback · Booked in minutes ✦

Walk in ready.

You have the clinical background. The interview is where it either lands or it doesn't. Let's make sure it lands.

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Not sure which session fits? Email info@thecodingnurse.com and I will point you to the right one.

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