OP CDI Specialist - Manager

Outpatient CDI Manager | Clinical Documentation Improvement Leadership

Lead outpatient clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs in a fully remote U.S. healthcare management opportunity. You will oversee outsourced and supplemental CDI operations, guide high-performing teams, partner with clients and vendors, and use quality and productivity insights to strengthen clinical documentation, coding accuracy, and revenue cycle outcomes. This role offers meaningful operational ownership, cross-functional visibility, and the opportunity to influence CDI excellence across multiple programs.

The position is connected to Murray, Utah, a welcoming Salt Lake Valley community known for its scenic Wasatch Mountain views, convenient transportation access, and proximity to the cultural and outdoor amenities of the greater Salt Lake City area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced outpatient CDI leader seeking a remote healthcare management job with nationwide impact.

Outpatient CDI Manager Job Details

• Work Arrangement: Fully remote within the United States
• Employment Type: Direct-hire, permanent position
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; 8-hour day shifts
• Travel: Approximately 50%
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $150,000-$185,000 per week
• Anticipated Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Leadership Focus: Outpatient CDI operations, outsourced CDI programs, team performance, quality improvement, and client engagement

Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive outpatient clinical documentation improvement experience
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading outpatient CDI teams, programs, or operations
• RHIA or CCS certification required
• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of outpatient CDI management experience, or high school diploma/GED with 12 years of outpatient CDI management experience
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and APC methodologies
• Experience with healthcare revenue cycle management and clinical documentation improvement workflows
• Proven ability to manage productivity, quality, performance metrics, and escalations
• Experience collaborating with clients, vendors, and internal consulting teams
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50%
• Preferred credentials or experience include CCDS-O, CRC, RAC, HEDIS, OQR, outsourced CDI programs, consulting-based CDI, vendor management, or multi-client operations

Outpatient CDI Manager Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for outsourced and supplemental outpatient CDI programs
• Manage, coach, and develop CDI professionals while establishing clear performance expectations
• Monitor productivity, quality, documentation accuracy, timeliness, and other program performance indicators
• Build effective workflows and continuous improvement strategies for outpatient CDI services
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand program needs and deliver measurable outcomes
• Manage vendor relationships, service expectations, escalations, and issue resolution
• Apply expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, APC methodologies, and outpatient documentation practices
• Support reporting, operational reviews, program implementation, and leadership communications
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical documentation quality, coding accuracy, compliance, and revenue cycle performance
• Travel to support client relationships, program needs, and operational initiatives as required

Apply now to lead innovative outpatient CDI programs and join a high-impact remote healthcare management team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.