Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) - Audit & Education

Ascension Health Alliance; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health Alliance seeks a Clinical Documentation Integrity Auditor/Educator to enhance their CDI program. This role involves auditing documentation for compliance while educating staff and providers on best practices in clinical documentation. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with relevant certifications and experience.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Continuous education opportunities

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Required CDI credential from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
• 2 years experience OR relevant degree.
• Expert understanding of coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Audit clinical documentation for compliance and improvements.
• Develop and deliver education for the CDI team.
• Provide provider-facing education on documentation practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Epic EHR system

CDI software platforms (e.g., Iodine, 3M, Nuance)

Job description

Details

• Department: Administration
• Schedule: Full Time, Days
• Location: Remote

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Documentation Integrety (CDI) Audit/Educator plays a dual role in promoting excellence across the Clinical Documentation Integrity program. As an auditor, this position is responsible for assessing the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of clinical documentation reviews performed by front-line CDSs. As an educator, the role supports the professional development of the CDI team and provides provider-facing education to improve clinical documentation practices. This position serves as a subject matter expert in documentation standards, coding guidelines, regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Functions:

• Perform routine and ad hoc audits of CDI queries, documentation reviews, and EHR entries for compliance with internal standards, industry guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate query appropriateness, clinical evidence, and alignment with coding rules (ICD-10-CM/PCS, UHDDS, CMS).
• Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in CDI team performance.
• Maintain internal audit tools, track performance metrics, and present findings to leadership on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with coding and compliance teams to align audit criteria and resolve discrepancies.

Education Functions:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive CDI education programs, including onboarding, continuing education, and skills refreshers for CDSs.
• Provide one-on-one coaching for new or developing team members, based on audit findings or performance trends.
• Create and maintain educational materials, tip sheets, and query templates in accordance with evolving CDI best practices.
• Offer targeted documentation education to providers through presentations, individual feedback, and query response coaching.
• Support rollout of new coding or documentation guidance, EHR tools, and CDI initiatives across the enterprise.
• Participate in national or regional CDI education forums to maintain subject matter expertise and incorporate best practices.
• Provide just-in-time feedback to providers and support educational initiatives based on current trends or gaps.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Clinical Documentation Prof. credentialed from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Expert understanding of CDI best practices, DRG methodologies (MS-DRG and APR-DRG), and coding principles.
• Strong knowledge of SOI/ROM, MCC/CC capture, risk adjustment, quality indicators (PSI, HAC, mortality), and CMS compliance.
  Demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback in a supportive, professional manner.
• Proven ability to develop engaging education content tailored to diverse audiences (clinical, coding, administrative).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with audit tools, EHR systems (e.g., Epic), and CDI software platforms (e.g., Iodine, 3M, Nuance).
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused, with excellent organizational and time management skills.

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