The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Director oversees administrative and clinical functions supporting accurate capture, management, and collection of patient service revenue through CDI. The position requires advanced clinical expertise and strategic oversight to ensure documentation integrity, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. The Director provides direction for CDI programs through auditing, training, quality monitoring, policy development, and regulatory compliance. The role teaches CDI concepts, reimbursement requirements, and audit techniques to hospital staff, and provides clinical training for nursing and ancillary teams. It leads project and client initiatives, reports on key performance indicators and program outcomes, and maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and coding guidelines. The Director produces analytical reports to track benchmarks, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions; supports development of CDI goals, performance improvement processes, and standard operating procedures; and builds collaborative relationships across departments and with vendors. The position also develops and monitors strategic objectives and budgets, reports operational performance, recommends corrective measures, and partners with medical records, finance, and physician groups to design systems that ensure complete documentation for accurate data reporting.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed