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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical documentation manager in Alabama is $69,190.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,359.00 and $85,838.00 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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To thrive as a Clinical Documentation Manager, you need strong knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare regulations, and clinical documentation standards, often supported by a degree in health information management, nursing, or a related field. Expertise with EHR systems, coding software (such as ICD-10 and CPT), and certifications like Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) are highly valued. Outstanding communication, attention to detail, leadership, and training abilities set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and improved clinical outcomes through high-quality documentation practices.

What are the main challenges a Clinical Documentation Manager might face in their role?

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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Clinical Documentation Specialist Outpatient

Clinical Documentation Specialist Outpatient

Children's of Alabama

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$32.50 - $43.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Children's Of Alabama rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

705th of 989 rated hospitals

Job description

In Clinical Documentation Integrity at Main Campus Lee Building
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday.
Summary:
The Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist Nurse will provide clinically based reviews of outpatient medical records to assess and procure accurate, complete, and compliant documentation of the patients' visit encounter. The goal is to facilitate clinically appropriate physician and other clinician documentation of all patient conditions, treatments, and interventions to accurately reflect quality of care, severity of illness, risk of morality and risk adjustment factor to support correct coding, reimbursement, and quality initiatives. The goal of CDI outpatient reviews is to facilitate clinically appropriate physician/ clinician documentation of all patient conditions, treatments, and interventions to accurately reflect quality of care, severity of illness and risk of morality and risk adjustment factor to support correct coding, reimbursement, and quality initiatives. This role will work closely with all levels of leadership, subject matter experts, and operational stakeholders to remain compliant with state and federal regulatory codes and guidelines.
Other information:
Minimum Requirements
• Registered Nurse (RN) preferred
• Current RN or LPN Licensure in the State of Alabama required
Experience
• At least five years of nursing experience required (3 of these years must be in acute or intensive care setting), prefer pediatric experience. Will consider CDI experience in lieu of pediatric experience.
Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
• CCDS and/or Coding certification (ex. CPC) highly desired or willingness to complete after employment.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
- Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
Nonessential:
* Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Coding Associate
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelor of Science Nursing in Nursing or Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* 5 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Acute
The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) department plays a key role within the Revenue Cycle by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of clinical documentation and related processes. The department encompasses several specialized areas: Inpatient and Outpatient CDI, Infusion Prior Authorizations, Medical Audit, and Medicaid Screening. Each area is staffed by experienced nurses who review medical records for various clinical and regulatory purposes. Inpatient and Outpatient CDI Nurses conduct concurrent and retrospective reviews of medical records to ensure documentation accurately reflects the patient's clinical status, severity of illness, and treatments. Their work supports appropriate coding, reimbursement, and compliance, while also providing ongoing documentation education to physicians and clinical staff. Infusion Prior Authorization Nurses manage prior authorization requests for outpatient infusions, including those requiring peer-to-peer reviews or appeals. They collaborate closely with Billing on denials and appeals to support timely patient care and reimbursement. Medical Audit Nurses perform chart audits to ensure hospital charges are appropriate and compliant. They identify billing trends, correct discrepancies, and support hospital departments with charge integrity. Medicaid Screening Nurses focus on EPSDT and Interperiodic Screenings for patients with Medicaid coverage. Their detailed reviews ensure compliance with state and federal Medicaid regulations. Together, these teams support clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability through comprehensive documentation and review processes.

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Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children. Ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. With more than 3.5 million square feet, it is one of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the United States. Children’s offers inpatient and outpatient services at its Russell Campus on Birmingham’s historic Southside with additional specialty services provided at Children’s South, Children’s on 3rd and in Huntsville and Montgomery. Primary medical care is provided in more than a dozen communities across central Alabama. Children’s is the only health system in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children’s full-time physicians as well as private practicing community physicians. Our staff is committed to providing the finest pediatric healthcare to all children. We built our legacy on our core values of trust, teamwork, compassion, innovation and commitment. We know that every time we come through these doors we will live up to our high standards as we work to make a difference in children's lives. You've chosen a career that’s all about care. If you want to make a difference the life of children and their families, if you want to advance in your profession, if you appreciate good benefits, and want to work with outstanding medical professionals in a variety of areas, then Children’s of Alabama is where you belong.

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Health care and social assistance

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Birmingham, AL, US

Year founded

1911

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