Associate Director of Inpatient Coding

FlexBoard; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Coding to lead multiple inpatient and outpatient coding teams, ensuring accurate coding, policy compliance, and ongoing process improvements.

The role focuses on data-driven performance, coordination across departments, and maintaining accreditation standards to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate Director is responsible for managing multiple specialties in inpatient/outpatient coding and leading the coding department.
• Analyses data to identify denials/errors, and guides coding issues across departments.
• Develops program goals and budgets, monitoring performance and implementing improvements.
• Coordinates work activity of a unit, ensures policy compliance and accreditation/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inpatient facility coding with full responsibility for planning, coordinating, and controlling work procedures.
• Define qualifications and performance expectations for staff and ensure appropriate compensation.
• Set department goals aligned with institutional policies and forecasts.
• Coordinate processes with other departments to improve operations and achieve priorities.
• Prepare annual budget and monitor variance to control costs.
• Establish service standards and monitor customer satisfaction to improve outcomes.
• Communicate with across departments to maximize effectiveness and information sharing.
• Identify and evaluate assurance standards and ensure compliance and accreditation.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Business Results

People Management

Operations Planning

Compliance

Medical Coding

Job description

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