Position Summary
The CDI Team Lead will supervise a team of Specialists, ensuring quality and compliance in clinical documentation. The role combines technical expertise with people leadership and performance coaching.
Major Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day operations for a team of 10–15 CDI Specialists
Review complex or escalated documentation cases; ensure quality and consistency
Provide mentorship, training, and performance feedback to team members
Coordinate with US leadership and internal stakeholders for process alignment
Monitor team KPIs, documentation timelines, and compliance targets
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, or related field.
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7–10 years of experience in CDI or inpatient coding, with at least 2+ years in a lead role (some type of coding experience required; in-patient coding experience highly preferred)
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CCDS/CDIP or AHIMA/AAPC equivalent credential
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Proficiency in DRG optimization, clinical documentation standards, and mentoring
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Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills