Clinical Documentation Integrity Liaison

MSK

. Act as liaison between CDI, coding, providers, and other teams to facilitate accurate clinical documentation .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $124,000 - $204,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical documentation integrity, coding standards, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on education and training for clinical staff. Proficient in auditing medical records and optimizing DRG assignments to enhance documentation quality.

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Clinical Documentation IntegrityICD-10-CM/PCS CodingCoding Certifications (CCS, CCDS, RHIA, RHIT)Nursing License (RN) or EquivalentHealth Information Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical DocumentationDRG AssignmentQuality Assurance ReviewsMedical Record AuditingRegulatory ComplianceDocumentation StandardsAnalytical SkillsEducation and Training DevelopmentRisk AssessmentDocumentation Quality Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Health Information SystemsExcelMedical Record Abstraction Tool

Certifications & Qualifications

ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)Coding Certifications (CCS, CCDS, RHIA, RHIT)

Industry Keywords

Revenue Cycle ManagementInpatient Clinical DocumentationAcute Care SettingClinical EducationDocumentation Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as liaison between CDI, coding, providers, and other teams to facilitate accurate clinical documentation
Assist CDI manager with ongoing quality assurance reviews of clinical documentation staff, ad hoc, and special project reviews requiring advanced CDI and coding knowledge
Audit medical records to ensure accurate DRG optimization, severity of illness, and overall documentation quality
Orient and train new CDI staff as needed
Develop and deliver CDI-related education and training for providers, coders, and staff
Interpret and translate complex clinical information into coding/CDI concepts and recommendations
Support compliance by ensuring documentation practices align with regulatory guidelines and MSK standards
Assist in DRG denials/appeals process and formulate appeal letters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in clinical documentation, coding, or revenue cycle management (inpatient and/or outpatient) preferred
Current nursing (RN) license with bachelor’s degree in nursing or other related field, and/or graduate education leading to Physician Assistant (PA) with current PA license, and/or graduate education leading to MD, DO or equivalent degree
Clinical experience in the acute care setting
Coding certifications (CCS, CCDS, RHIA, RHIT) highly valued
Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding/ DRG assignment preferred
Strong collaboration, communication, and education/training skills for working across clinical and non-clinical groups
2+ years experience in inpatient clinical documentation integrity and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding/ DRG assignment
ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)
Master’s degree in nursing with advanced practice license and experience preferred
Advanced knowledge of clinical documentation standards, coding requirements, and regulatory guidelines
Analytical ability to identify trends, assess risks, and improve documentation quality
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for provider education and team collaboration
Proficiency with health information systems, Excel, and medical record abstraction tool