Coding Compliance Leader & Educator

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a Coding Manager to oversee coding operations in Jackson, TN. The role includes leading and training coding staff, performing internal audits, and supporting external audit reviews.

You will drive education, improve documentation quality, and collaborate with medical staff on documentation opportunities to optimize DRG assignment. The position requires expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4 coding, and a background in Health Information Management.

Qualifications

• BS or Associate in Health Information Management or 3–5 years hospital coding experience.
• AHIMA registration (RHIA/RHIT/CCS) preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Experience supervising coding staff preferred or 3–6 months of leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of coding specialists for patterns of errors and education opportunities.
• Provide ongoing education to coding staff from audits.
• Train staff for level advancement and newly hired coders.
• Assist with payer denials and appeals process.
• Help update coding policies and procedures and improve documentation quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Coding expertise

Education

Health Information Management degree

3-5 years hospital coding experience

RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification preferred

Tools

EHR systems

HIM software

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a Coding Manager to oversee coding operations in Jackson, TN. The role includes leading and training coding staff, performing internal audits, and supporting external audit reviews.

You will drive education, improve documentation quality, and collaborate with medical staff on documentation opportunities to optimize DRG assignment. The position requires expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4 coding, and a background in Health Information Management.