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Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager

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None What You Will Do The Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager is responsible for assisting the CDI Director with new client implementations/engagement, work collaboratively with the facility CDI ...

Guidehouse

Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager

$35.50 - $47.75/hr

None What You Will Do The Clinical Documentation Integrity Manager is responsible for assisting the CDI Director with new client implementations/engagement, work collaboratively with the facility CDI ...

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How much do clinical documentation integrity jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical documentation integrity in the United States is $39.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $44.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical documentation integrity?

A Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) job involves reviewing medical records to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant documentation. CDI professionals work closely with physicians, coders, and healthcare teams to clarify diagnoses, procedures, and other essential details. Their role helps improve patient care, optimize reimbursements, and support regulatory compliance. Effective documentation also enhances data quality for research and reporting.

What are some typical challenges faced in a clinical documentation integrity role?

Professionals in Clinical Documentation Integrity often encounter challenges such as bridging communication gaps between clinical staff and coders, staying updated on constantly evolving healthcare regulations, and ensuring documentation accuracy under tight deadlines. The role requires balancing the needs for thorough clinical detail with the practicalities of busy healthcare environments. You may also need to educate or coach providers on best documentation practices to improve compliance and quality metrics. Successfully navigating these challenges is a rewarding way to directly impact patient care standards and organizational financial health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the clinical documentation integrity position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Clinical Documentation Integrity, you need a strong background in medical coding, clinical terminology, and healthcare regulations, often supported by an RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, coding software, and quality assurance tools is critical for day-to-day responsibilities. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with clinicians and ensuring thorough documentation. These skills are essential for ensuring accurate patient records, compliance with regulations, and the optimization of healthcare reimbursement.

Is clinical documentation integrity a stressful job?

Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) roles can be demanding due to the need for accuracy, attention to detail, and meeting strict deadlines. The job often involves reviewing complex medical records and collaborating with healthcare providers, which can contribute to stress levels, especially during high workload periods or audits.

What does a clinical documentation integrity specialist do?

A clinical documentation integrity specialist reviews and improves the accuracy and completeness of patient medical records to ensure proper coding and reimbursement. They collaborate with healthcare providers, analyze medical documentation, and use coding standards and electronic health record systems to support clinical and financial outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Documentation Integrity job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,742 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles Health

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$100K - $218K/yr

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Job description

Description

Make a positive impact on one of the nation's top health systems. Help ensure the efficient delivery of award-winning patient care. Take your professional expertise to the next level. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health.


You will become a member of our highly successful Clinical Documentation Integrity and Denial Management team, including all modalities. This role involves daily review of high-acuity patient records to identify potential and active payer denials, assess clinical validity, and to support denial prevention, analysis, and appeals across inpatient and outpatient settings; continuously communicating with department staff; educating physicians, residents, and mid-levels; and assisting with appropriate documentation strategies.

Partnering with Medical Coding, Clinical Documentation Integrity, Case Management, and the Quality team, you will gather/analyze information to provide comprehensive medical record documentation that accurately reflects clinical treatment, decisions, and diagnoses. Leveraging your denial management experience, clinical expertise, and coding knowledge to identify opportunities and ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation for denial prevention. You will prepare and submit high quality appeal letters supported by clinical evidence, regulatory guidelines, and payor-specific medical necessity criteria, while identifying denial trends and root causes and provide feedback to the CDI and Clinical teams.

Salary Range: $100,161.36 - $218,718.00/year
Qualifications

We're seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, self-directed individual with:

*Bachelor's degree in health-related field, preferred

*A Registered Nurse (RN) license or MD diploma (or equivalent) required

*Three or more years of Clinical Documentation Integrity experience required, preferably at an AMC

*Knowledge of coding guidelines and coding clinic, required

*Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations regarding appropriate clinical documentation for Medicare, Medi-Cal, CCS etc.

*Strong leadership, supervisory, and training skills

*Excellent critical thinking abilities

*Experience working within EPIC and 3M 360 Encompass CAC, required

*Resourcefulness and strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills

*Ability to work effectively with physician/staff and interdisciplinary teams

*Computer proficiency and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required

*Skill in abstracting/interpreting medical information from patient records, required

*Clinical experience sufficient to understand and communicate medical diagnoses and courses of treatment to professional and non-professional personnel, required

*Knowledge of computer word processing, database programs, and ability to write reports and do graphical analysis, required

Note: Skills may be subject to test.



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