Coding Quality Dir

Description

Coding Quality Director

UCHlth Admin Lowry, US:

CO:

Denver, UCHlth Coding Administration

Pay: $108,846 - $174,158/ year. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Hybrid - Denver Metro Area. Candidates must reside locally and be able to commute to Metro Denver locations as needed.

Directs the activities and resources of the Coding Quality team to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and strategic objectives of the organization. Oversees the accuracy, compliance, and performance of inpatient, outpatient, and professional coding through audit programs, education, and process improvement initiatives.

• Develops and implements coding quality goals, compliance standards, and improvement strategies consistent with regulatory, legal, and organizational performance expectations. Ensures audit methodologies align with industry best practices.

• Directs and evaluates internal and external coding audit functions, denial trend analysis, education programs, and the implementation of corrective action plans. Applies experience with coding audit software and analytics tools to monitor coding accuracy, quality, performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Oversee staffing activities including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, coaching, and continuing education for the coding quality team. Collaborates with operational and revenue cycle leaders to ensure coder education supports documentation integrity and reimbursement accuracy.

• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets and audit resources. Ensures the department operates within financial parameters while maintaining high standards of compliance and quality. Coordinates internal and external coding audits, payer reviews, and supports regulatory readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in health information management, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

• One of the following certifications: RHIA:
  Registered Health Information Administrator; RHIT:
  Registered Health Information Technician; CCS:
  Certified Coding Specialist; CMC:
  Certified Medical Coder; CPMA:
  Certified Professional Medical Auditor; HIM Health Information Management.

• Preferred:
  Certified as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

• 5 years of relevant experience in hospital-based coding, auditing, or HIM leadership.

• Expert knowledge of coding guidelines: ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and official coding clinic guidelines.

• Strong leadership and management skills:
  Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills:
  Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.

• Excellent communication skills:
  Verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, management, and external partners.

• Executive leadership & governance:
  Establishes enterprise standards, policies, and governance in partnership with Compliance, CDI, Revenue Integrity, Quality, and Medical Staff leadership.

• Physician & faculty engagement:
  Trusted advisor to physicians, faculty, and department leaders, translating regulatory and coding requirements into clinically relevant, actionable guidance.

• Executive presence & accountability:
  Communicates effectively with senior leadership and committees, taking full ownership of coding quality outcomes and regulatory risk.

• Regulatory compliance:
  In-depth understanding of healthcare compliance principles and risk management related to coding.

• Project management:
  Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Technical proficiency:
  Comfortable with various healthcare IT systems and data analytics tools.

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