Seeking candidates for a Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager career opportunity with our healthcare client in Anaheim, CA.

The Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager has the overall responsibility for the management of the CDI Specialists and Program, which includes recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring and performance management CDI. Position facilitates the structure, process, oversight and accountability of organization documentation improvement, and health data collection activities to ensure accurate provider documentation and optimal reporting and reimbursement of health care services. Develops and implements strategic communication and education programs for CDI and its operations. Assists with denial responses if submitted for DRG. Assists with OSHPD reporting for all OC hospitals. Assumes primary responsibility for DRG optimization, primary role in assisting medical staff members with improving quality of documentation and serves as a reimbursement coding mentor.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Minimum five years coding systems experience within a hospital setting along with two years supervisory experience required.
• Certification or license as a Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.) required.
• Successful completion of or current enrollment in a program for certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.), Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.), or Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.); preferred.
  
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements and IS and Health Information Systems. 
• Knowledge of CPT, DRG, APC, and ICD-10 CM and PCS coding guidelines required.
  
• Successful completion of college level courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and coding
• Experience in managing Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists, in its relationship to clinical documentation.
• Experience with McKesson Intelligent Coding (Charging) application desirable