Senior CDI Director: Lead Clinical Documentation & Compliance

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) program, driving growth, compliance with CMS and government regulations, and optimal patient outcomes.

The role collaborates with CDI Physician Advisor and Medical Staff Leadership to educate providers and staff on documentation improvement and ethical documentation practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and completed ICD-10-CM/PCS coding courses required
• Master's degree preferred
• 5-7 years minimum experience in acute care CDI with coding/DRG analysis
• 3-4 years Director/Manager/Supervisor level CDI experience
• Experience working with physicians and clinical professionals

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day CDI program workflows and manages process improvements and project management.
• Leads the CDI team to ensure accurate, concise, and compliant provider documentation reflecting severity and complexity.
• Collaborates with CDI Physician Advisor, Medical Staff Leadership and IT for education and program alignment.
• Monitors CDI data and metrics; prepares monthly and quarterly reports for regional and corporate leadership.
• Reviews CDI software and coordinates with IT/vendors for updates and program enhancements.

Skills

CDI leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication with physicians

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding courses completed

CDIP

CCDS

CCS-Certified Coding Specialist

Cert Inpatient Coder - CICAAPC Certified Inpatient Coder

Certified Professional Coder - CPC

Tools

Epic / Cerner / Clintrac / 3M 360

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) program, driving growth, compliance with CMS and government regulations, and optimal patient outcomes.

The role collaborates with CDI Physician Advisor and Medical Staff Leadership to educate providers and staff on documentation improvement and ethical documentation practices across the organization.