Director of Coding Quality Assurance

Job Summary

To lead the Coding Quality Assurance teams for Inpatient and Emergency Medicine, the full-time Director of Coding Quality Assurance will develop strategic frameworks and policies, monitor coding quality metrics, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance coding accuracy and performance in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic direction for Coding Quality Assurance teams, ensuring consistency in coding practices
• Oversee the Coding QA program, including auditing processes and monitoring QA scores for internal and external coders
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Coding Quality Assurance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Required qualifications:

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, or other relevant certification required
• 6+ years of coding experience and leadership/supervision experience required
• Experience managing coding inventory across a large healthcare organization with accountability for quality metrics
• Strong knowledge of medical coding principles and regulatory requirements