Sage Clinical RCM, LLC · 3 hours ago
Interim Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expSage Clinical RCM, LLC is a healthcare advisory firm specializing in data analytics and clinical expertise. They are seeking an Interim Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) to provide expert guidance in clinical documentation practices that improve quality, accuracy, and compliance across diverse healthcare settings.
Hospital & Health Care
Hiring Manager
Jillian Casey
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed concurrent and retrospective clinical documentation reviews across client sites to identify documentation improvement opportunities
Collaborate with client physicians and leadership to clarify documentation and ensure accurate reflection of patient acuity and resource utilization
Develop and issue compliant physician queries, adhering to AHIMA and ACDIS standards
Educate and mentor client staff and providers on CDI best practices, coding principles, and documentation requirements
Analyze and report CDI findings and trends, offering actionable insights and recommendations for process improvement
Support client CDI program development and optimization, including workflow design, policy alignment, and performance metric tracking
Participate in implementation projects for CDI software tools and workflow redesign initiatives
Contribute to internal consulting knowledge base by sharing clinical, coding, and operational insights with peers and leadership
Represent the firm professionally with clients, maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and high standards of consulting integrity
Travel up to 10% (as needed) for onsite assessments, education sessions, and client engagement activities
Qualification
Required
MD, DO, RN, or RHIA required
CCDS or CDIP certification required
3–5 years of progressive CDI experience in acute care or consulting environments
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, risk adjustment and clinical coding guidelines
Proven success in provider engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication with a consultative and professional demeanor
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High proficiency in EHR and CDI technology (Epic, Cerner, Iodine, 3M, Nuance, or equivalent)
Ability to balance multiple client projects with attention to detail and timelines
Independent, adaptable, and collaborative work style suited for a dynamic consulting environment
Preferred
CCS Preferred
Experience supporting CDI or coding improvement initiatives in multiple facility or health system settings preferred
Prior consulting firm experience or multi-client CDI support background
Exposure to outpatient CDI and risk-adjusted quality measures (e.g., HCCs, MIPS)
Advanced education or training in clinical data analytics or quality improvement
Company
Sage Clinical RCM, LLC
Sage Clinical RCM is a tech-enabled clinical revenue cycle firm transforming how healthcare organizations achieve clarity, accuracy, and performance across the revenue cycle.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase