Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Careers

Learn about physician roles in CDI programs that optimize clinical documentation for accurate coding.

What is CDI?

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) focuses on ensuring that clinical documentation accurately reflects the severity of illness and complexity of care. This supports appropriate reimbursement and quality measurement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Develop and manage physician query processes
  • Educate physicians on documentation best practices
  • Analyze documentation patterns and trends
  • Support case mix index optimization

Common Job Titles

  • CDI Physician Advisor
  • Medical Director, CDI
  • Physician Documentation Specialist
  • Medical Director, Revenue Integrity

Compensation Range

  • Part-time CDI work: $150-200 per hour
  • Full-time CDI Physician: $250,000 - $350,000
  • Medical Director: $300,000 - $400,000
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