CDI Supervisor

Guidehouse

. Support the CDI Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations for Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists and CDI team leads assigned to client engagements .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) management, including oversight of team operations, compliance with best practices, and effective use of CDI technology tools. Proven ability to analyze clinical data, improve documentation quality, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care outcomes.

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Clinical Documentation Integrity ManagementCDI Technology ToolsData Analysis and ReportingAcute Care Hospital ExperienceCredentialed Clinical Expertise

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Hard Skills

Clinical Documentation ImprovementData AnalysisDRG AssignmentEncoder Software UseQuality AuditsKPI MonitoringConcurrent Record ReviewsCorrective Action PlansClinical Data ReportingDocumentation Clarifications

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProject ManagementTeam Performance Management

Tools & Technologies

CDI SoftwareEncoder SoftwareDashboardsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITRNMDCCDSCCSCDIP

Industry Keywords

Clinical Documentation IntegrityAcute CareHealthcare ComplianceBest-Practice StandardsMS-DRGAPR-DRGACDISAHIMACMS Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the CDI Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations for Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists and CDI team leads assigned to client engagements
Ensure consistent program coverage, effective team performance, and alignment with contractual expectations and CDI best-practice standards
Manage daily CDI assignments and make staffing adjustments to support adequate coverage
Monitor productivity, utilization, compliance, key performance indicators, and monthly quality audits
Ensure the CDI team has tools, resources, and guidance for concurrent record reviews and provider queries
Collaborate with facility CDI teams, client stakeholders, and internal leadership on operations, technology use, policy updates, and escalation of needs or risks
Provide expert oversight and leadership for CDI team operations
Assess health system opportunities related to contractual requirements, CDI best-practice metrics, and program performance
Develop and implement processes and initiatives to improve clinical documentation performance
Coordinate priorities, track progress, and support CDI initiatives using project management skills
Communicate with medical staff, clinical departments, and facility leadership
Drive use of CDI technology tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities
Ensure accountability for KPIs and quality expectations
Oversee daily review assignments and distribute workload evenly
Cover out-of-office staff assignments, including pending queries, re-reviews, and DRG MM
Monitor monthly CDI productivity and project utilization
Serve as subject matter expert in clinical data reporting and improve documentation quality and completeness
Develop corrective action plans when metrics are not achieved
Analyze and manipulate data and present outcomes to committees and the Chief Medical Officer
Perform monthly quality reviews and present findings to the CDI Manager and Director
Develop education for physicians and CDI staff
Participate in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding CDI specialists
Communicate program updates, concerns, and out-of-scope client requests to CDI leadership
Facilitate documentation supporting diagnosis and procedure coding
Collaborate with HIM coding staff to correct negative trends and promote accurate documentation
Communicate with physicians, case managers, coders, and care team members regarding medical record documentation
Assign and update working DRGs using official coding guidelines, including for Case Management
Query providers concurrently and retrospectively as appropriate
Formulate compliant clinical documentation clarifications following ACDIS, AHIMA, and CMS guidelines
Use CDI and Encoder software to collect, track, and report outcomes while maintaining data integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold at least one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, RN, MD, or MD-equivalent clinical credentials
Must maintain required credentials and certifications throughout employment
Minimum of 5 years of acute care hospital CDI experience required
Familiarity with encoder use and DRG assignment, including MS-DRG and APR-DRG methodologies
CCDS, CCS or CDIP certification (nice to have)
Strong clinical understanding of disease processes
No travel required
No clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Flexible benefits package
Flexible work arrangements