Job Description
The manager will lead a team of CDI Specialists in the field as they provide education and training related to accurate and complete diagnostic coding and documentation, in accordance with ICD-10 CM coding guidelines, internal protocols and CMS and payer guidelines. The manager will oversee development and delivery of tailored education at the client, practice, and individual provider-level. The manager will manage the team performing chart reviews to identify specific opportunities for improved accuracy. There will be opportunity to travel periodically to practices as well as engage in remote work. The CDI Client Manager must be detail-oriented, service-minded, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and be fluent in Microsoft applications.
CDI Manager Duties
- Manage a team of CDI specialists
- Develop and implement action plans to improve the completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation and diagnosis coding
- Create and deliver internal and external-facing education and training on clinical documentation and diagnosis coding
- Advise leaders on clinical documentation and coding best practices
- Evaluate and optimize end-to-end practice clinical documentation and coding workflows
- Perform chart reviews to identify opportunities for better accuracy in clinical documentation and coding
- Partner with internal team members to improve reporting and analytics tools to drive improvements in the accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation and diagnosis coding
- Work directly with clients, practices and providers on continuous improvement of complete and accurate documentation and diagnosis coding
- Facilitate clinical documentation and coding communication amongst key internal and external team members
- Provide guidance to staff and practices regarding general documentation and coding best practices and risk adjustment
- Support performance in value-based contracts.