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Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical documentation manager in the United States is $81,814.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Documentation Manager oversees the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of medical records to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and improve patient care. They collaborate with physicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals to enhance documentation quality for proper reimbursement and compliance. Their responsibilities include training staff, conducting audits, and implementing documentation improvement initiatives. This role plays a critical part in supporting accurate coding, billing, and overall healthcare data integrity.

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Clinical Documentation Managers often face the challenge of ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely documentation across a variety of clinical teams, while staying compliant with evolving regulations and healthcare standards. Balancing the needs of clinicians with organizational documentation requirements and providing ongoing education to staff can be demanding. Additionally, managing a team that may work across different departments requires strong collaboration and adaptability. Overcoming these challenges is critical to maintaining data integrity, supporting quality patient care, and facilitating accurate reimbursement processes.

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A clinical documentation manager oversees the accuracy and completeness of medical records within healthcare organizations. They review clinical documentation, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with healthcare providers to improve documentation quality, often using electronic health record (EHR) systems. This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and familiarity with coding and compliance standards.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Documentation Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,814 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION MANAGER

Orange, CA • On-site

Registry Ally, Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Job Details
  • On Site Clinical Documentation Manager for a large healthcare system in Orange, CA
  • Full Time Permanent Position
  • Highly Competitive Salary
  • Excellent Benefits

Job Summary
The Clinical Documentation Manager is responsible for the leadership and management of the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Program. This position is accountable for budgeting, planning and monitoring budget variances, etc. Ensures standards of unit operations are in compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulatory agencies ACDIS & AHIMA guidelines for compliant query, as well as hospital policies and procedures. Incumbent facilitates the improvement in the overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of medical record documentation through comprehensive review and evaluation of the medical record. Proactively seeks clarification from physicians and other healthcare providers when further specificity is needed to ensure. The CDI Manager educates senior leaders and physicians on documentation guidelines on an ongoing basis.
Requirements
  • Active and unrestricted California RN or Nurse Practitioner License
  • Master's Degree in Nursing or other healthcare related field
  • Minimum 7 years of clinical RN experience
  • 5 years' experience as a CDI Specialist
  • Previous lead or supervisory experience
  • Familiarity with Utilization Review criteria
  • Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, CADP, and other regulatory and compliance requirements
  • CDI Credential (CCDS, CDIP)
  • Electronic Health Record experience 3M, Epic
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 CM and CPT coding
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Complete understanding of acuity levels for specific patient populations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strong clinical knowledge with ability to interpret clinical documentation

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience with comprehensive chart / record review
  • Knowledge of patient safety strategies
  • CCS or CPC Coding Credential
  • Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

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