Cleveland Clinic
Job Overview
Title: CDI Education and Quality Coordinator at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. The role is full‑time, mid‑senior level, and involves remote work from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Responsibilities
Provide one‑on‑one and classroom‑based education on clinical documentation and coding to CDI specialists, medical staff, advanced practice providers, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on documentation, reimbursement, and data interpretation for inpatient records.
Conduct quality reviews of CDI cases, queries, assigned codes, and working DRGs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Participate in process improvement initiatives based on audit results and institutional performance goals.
Educate and mentor new employees during onboarding, providing foundational and ongoing CDI, coding, and reimbursement training.
Support CDI staff with technology adoption and updates.
Contribute to continuing education planning by identifying relevant topics and training needs.
Monitor CDI compliance through quality audits and data analysis, providing feedback to leadership and staff on coding, DRG assignments, and documentation accuracy.
Analyze clinical and operational processes affecting inpatient reimbursement and quality metrics through chart review and other methods.
Recommend data quality enhancements and revenue improvement strategies.
Develop and maintain CDI policies and guidelines in alignment with AHIMA, ACDIS, and official coding standards.
Educate internal and external stakeholders on documentation, coding, DRG assignment, ICD code usage, and reimbursement processes.
Collaborate with and educate physicians and advanced practice providers individually and in groups.
Assist in analyzing CDI and statistical reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Support CDI program initiatives and assist with CDI specialist responsibilities as workload permits.
Anticipate evolving skill requirements, pursue continuous learning, and foster development among team members.
Promote effective team integration within the CDI process to enhance collaboration and performance.
Consistently comply with CCHS and departmental policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must meet one of the following
Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management from a CAHIM‑accredited program or related field AND Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management from a CAHIIM‑accredited program or related field AND Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Graduate from an accredited nursing program (LPN or RN) AND active State of Ohio LPN or RN licensure
Graduate of a medical college
Experience: Three years of experience in clinical documentation improvement in an inpatient setting, OR one year of experience plus a Bachelor’s in Nursing or medical degree.
In‑depth knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM coding principles and DRG assignment.
Formal coursework in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Expert knowledge of CDIS application.
Knowledge of both personal computer applications and mainframe computer systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP), Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
RN with CDI experience.
Adult learning experience.
Presentation and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
EPIC experience.
Compensation Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50
Employment Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Personal Protective Equipment Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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Responsibilities
Provide one‑on‑one and classroom‑based education on clinical documentation and coding to CDI specialists, medical staff, advanced practice providers, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on documentation, reimbursement, and data interpretation for inpatient records.
Conduct quality reviews of CDI cases, queries, assigned codes, and working DRGs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Participate in process improvement initiatives based on audit results and institutional performance goals.
Educate and mentor new employees during onboarding, providing foundational and ongoing CDI, coding, and reimbursement training.
Support CDI staff with technology adoption and updates.
Contribute to continuing education planning by identifying relevant topics and training needs.
Monitor CDI compliance through quality audits and data analysis, providing feedback to leadership and staff on coding, DRG assignments, and documentation accuracy.
Analyze clinical and operational processes affecting inpatient reimbursement and quality metrics through chart review and other methods.
Recommend data quality enhancements and revenue improvement strategies.
Develop and maintain CDI policies and guidelines in alignment with AHIMA, ACDIS, and official coding standards.
Educate internal and external stakeholders on documentation, coding, DRG assignment, ICD code usage, and reimbursement processes.
Collaborate with and educate physicians and advanced practice providers individually and in groups.
Assist in analyzing CDI and statistical reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Support CDI program initiatives and assist with CDI specialist responsibilities as workload permits.
Anticipate evolving skill requirements, pursue continuous learning, and foster development among team members.
Promote effective team integration within the CDI process to enhance collaboration and performance.
Consistently comply with CCHS and departmental policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must meet one of the following
Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management from a CAHIM‑accredited program or related field AND Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management from a CAHIIM‑accredited program or related field AND Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Graduate from an accredited nursing program (LPN or RN) AND active State of Ohio LPN or RN licensure
Graduate of a medical college
Experience: Three years of experience in clinical documentation improvement in an inpatient setting, OR one year of experience plus a Bachelor’s in Nursing or medical degree.
In‑depth knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM coding principles and DRG assignment.
Formal coursework in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Expert knowledge of CDIS application.
Knowledge of both personal computer applications and mainframe computer systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP), Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
RN with CDI experience.
Adult learning experience.
Presentation and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
EPIC experience.
Compensation Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50
Employment Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Personal Protective Equipment Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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