Indiana University Health
Physician Advisor - Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Physician Advisor - Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
Serves as a clinical leader in documentation integrity, coding accuracy, and quality improvement. Collaborates with providers, CDI specialists, coders, and other healthcare professionals to ensure medical records accurately reflect severity of illness, risk of mortality, and resource utilization. Conducts chart reviews (concurrent and retrospective) to identify documentation gaps and provides peer education on MS-DRG, APR-DRG, HCC, and ICD-10 coding. Leads physician query processes and supports compliant documentation. Acts as liaison between providers and CDI teams. Supports quality improvement initiatives related to PSI, HAC, LOS, and mortality metrics. Ensures compliance with regulations and payer requirements. Delivers targeted education on documentation best practices and regulatory updates. Promotes physician accountability through data-driven feedback and performance reporting. Analyzes documentation trends and leads corrective actions. Champions CDI efforts across IU Health.
Essential Functions
Connect to Promise:
Aligns with IU Health’s mission to improve health for all Hoosiers, practicing values of purpose, excellence, compassion, and teamwork.
Clinical Practice:
Performs diagnostic evaluations and direct patient care. Develops and adjusts treatment plans based on patient goals and progress. Educates patients and families to support care and discharge planning.
Critical Thinking:
Applies curiosity and insight to decision-making. Integrates diverse information sources to solve problems and improve practices.
Analysis:
Evaluates problems and opportunities using stakeholder input and data. Identifies root causes and synthesizes information to develop optimal solutions.
Business Acumen:
Understands departmental structure and aligns work with operational goals.
Collaboration:
Coordinates with team members, shares best practices, and mentors others.
Relationship Building:
Builds rapport and trust, delivers excellent customer service, and supports internal and external networking.
Qualifications
5–7 years of relevant experience.
Medical Degree with board certification and Indiana licensure.
Inpatient clinical experience in acute care hospital settings.
Proficiency in EHR and clinical informatics.
Preferred: Experience in CDI, utilization management, or physician advising.
Preferred: Knowledge of ICD-10, MS-DRG, HCC coding systems, quality metrics (Vizient, USNWR), and healthcare finance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
No organization in Indiana is ranked higher or offers more highly ranked physicians than Indiana University Health. With exceptional care, unmatched expertise and continued excellence, our patients and families know they are making an excellent choice in selecting Indiana University Health as their premier healthcare system of choice.
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Essential Functions
Connect to Promise:
Aligns with IU Health’s mission to improve health for all Hoosiers, practicing values of purpose, excellence, compassion, and teamwork.
Clinical Practice:
Performs diagnostic evaluations and direct patient care. Develops and adjusts treatment plans based on patient goals and progress. Educates patients and families to support care and discharge planning.
Critical Thinking:
Applies curiosity and insight to decision-making. Integrates diverse information sources to solve problems and improve practices.
Analysis:
Evaluates problems and opportunities using stakeholder input and data. Identifies root causes and synthesizes information to develop optimal solutions.
Business Acumen:
Understands departmental structure and aligns work with operational goals.
Collaboration:
Coordinates with team members, shares best practices, and mentors others.
Relationship Building:
Builds rapport and trust, delivers excellent customer service, and supports internal and external networking.
Qualifications
5–7 years of relevant experience.
Medical Degree with board certification and Indiana licensure.
Inpatient clinical experience in acute care hospital settings.
Proficiency in EHR and clinical informatics.
Preferred: Experience in CDI, utilization management, or physician advising.
Preferred: Knowledge of ICD-10, MS-DRG, HCC coding systems, quality metrics (Vizient, USNWR), and healthcare finance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
No organization in Indiana is ranked higher or offers more highly ranked physicians than Indiana University Health. With exceptional care, unmatched expertise and continued excellence, our patients and families know they are making an excellent choice in selecting Indiana University Health as their premier healthcare system of choice.
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