Full Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Director oversees all administrative and clinical functions that support accurate capture, management, and collection of patient service revenue through Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI). It requires advanced clinical expertise and strategic oversight to ensure documentation integrity, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. Provides direction for CDI programs through auditing, training, quality monitoring, policy development, and regulatory compliance. Teaches CDI concepts to hospital staff, reimbursement requirements, audit techniques, and clinical training for nursing and ancillary teams. Leads project and client initiatives while reporting on key performance indicators and program outcomes. Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and coding guidelines, and produces analytical reports to track benchmarks, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions. Supports development of CDI goals, performance improvement processes, and standard operating procedures. Builds collaborative relationships across departments and with vendors to optimize documentation practices. Develops and monitors strategic objectives and budgets, reporting operational performance and recommending corrective measures. Partners with medical records, finance, and physician groups to design systems that ensure complete documentation for accurate data reporting.
