CDI Outsourcing Manager

SOLVENTUM

10d • $125,600 - $172,700 • Remote

About The Position

The CDI Outsourcing Manager is responsible for overall management of assigned supplemental or total outsourced clinical documentation improvement (CDI) engagements and supports Consulting Services in achieving revenue goals. The role manages relationships with contracted vendors, resolves issues and conflicts, and directly supervises CDI staff to achieve quality and production targets. It continually evaluates CDI operations, identifies improvement opportunities and trends, and develops action plans for problem areas. The manager also leads, coaches, trains, and develops assigned employees; allocates work; reviews progress; manages compensation and performance appraisals; and enforces applicable corporate and location policies and procedures. The position supports Solventum’s Health Information Systems Business and is remote, with up to 50% domestic travel. New hires starting October 1, 2025 or later must travel to a designated company location for onsite onboarding, with travel coordinated and paid for by the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and seven years of acute care CDI management experience; or a high school diploma/GED and eleven years of acute care CDI management experience.
• CCDS certification or a valid RN license with at least five years of acute care experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in HIM, Nursing, or another healthcare clinical background from an accredited institution.
• Ten or more years managing CDI or Health Information Management services consulting or coding functions in a mid-to-large acute care hospital setting, or ten or more years managing an outsourced CDI group.
• Strong experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, coding guidelines, and DRG methodologies.
• Working knowledge of risk-adjusted methodologies such as APR DRGs and quality-of-care measures such as HACs and PSIs.
• Deep understanding of clinical documentation, medical record coding, healthcare billing, and revenue cycle management.
• Attention to detail, strong organization, focus on quality, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, work independently, and produce excellent results.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supplemental or total outsourced CDI engagements and support Consulting Services in achieving revenue goals.
• Monitor and manage relationships with contracted vendors and facilitate resolution of issues and conflicts.
• Directly supervise and provide expertise to CDI staff to ensure target quality and production levels.
• Measure the effectiveness of CDI operations, identify opportunities for improvement, monitor trends, and develop action plans for problem areas.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop assigned CDI employees; allocate work assignments and review progress toward objectives.
• Manage employee compensation, performance appraisals, diversity, disability, and relevant employee data.
• Understand and enforce corporate and location policies and procedures, and take appropriate action to address policy violations.
• Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.

Benefits

• The company may offer medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts may be available.
• Disability benefits and life insurance may be available.
• Voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits may be available.
• The company coordinates and pays for required onsite onboarding travel in accordance with its travel policy for applicable new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager