Overview
Shape the future of clinical documentation and coding excellence.
The CDI Manager provides strategic leadership for the Clinical Documentation Integrity program, overseeing provider engagement, CDI operations, and coding compliance. This role leads staff, drives process improvements, ensures accurate and timely coding, and maintains regulatory compliance while partnering across clinical and administrative teams to optimize documentation and performance outcomes.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the medical coding team to ensure accurate and timely coding in compliance with established standards and regulations.
- Develop, implement, and enforce coding policies and procedures.
- Coordinate ongoing training programs to enhance coder knowledge and expertise.
- Monitor productivity and accuracy metrics to support quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to resolve coding issues and improve documentation.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict confidentiality standards.
- Review complex coding cases and conduct audits to maintain compliance with healthcare coding guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current LPN or RN licensure preferred, or active coding certification required (e.g., CCS-P, CPC, CRC, CDEO, or equivalent)
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in medical coding, including leadership or management of coding teams
- Strong expertise in coding policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance
- Experience coordinating coder training, auditing, and quality assurance programs
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex coding issues and documentation discrepancies