Mgr Clinical Documentation Integrity

Mgr Clinical Documentation Integrity

The CDI Manager has a key role in assisting with the strategy, planning, development, implementation and maintenance of CDI processes, CDI policies and CDI education for OU Health. The CDI Manager assists with initiating, executing and managing projects associated with clinical documentation integrity initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Manages and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the clinical documentation improvement area.
• Includes : developing, maintaining, interpreting and evaluating procedures and processes and directing their application to ensure that activities are carried out in an effective manner.
• Responsible for reviewing medical records for identifying payer population as directed on admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Analyzes status of patient, current treatment plan and past medical history and identifies potential gaps in physician documentation.
• Prepares provider profiles.
• Prepares utilization analyses.
• Communicates with attending physicians to validate observations.
• Works closely with Coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnosis and any co-existing co-morbidities are a complete reflection of the patient's clinical status and care.
• Develops policies and procedures to support CDI workflow and guidelines.
• Represents CDI on various multidisciplinary committees and work groups.
• Provides subject matter expertise on documentation integrity topics (e.g., tools and resources, education, data collection and reporting).
• Develops documentation integrity tools, resources and education materials.
• Provides guidance and leadership in the evaluation, selection and maintenance of vendor relationships for CDI products / services.
• Recruits, hires and develops CDI Specialists to establish, maintain and keep current an effective training program for coding and clinical documentation.
• Practices and adheres to the Company's Code of Conduct philosophy.
• Practices and adheres to the Company's Mission and Values.

General Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.