Coding Education Lead – Data Quality & Compliance

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. seeks a Coding Education Leader to supervise data accuracy and coder education across inpatient and outpatient coding. You will oversee onboarding, ongoing education, and retraining initiatives to uphold coding standards and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor performance metrics, lead audits, and coordinate with related departments to resolve coding and reimbursement issues, while guiding staff and ensuring quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires associate or bachelor’s degree in HIM or related field.
• Leadership experience of 1–2 years is required.
• AHIMA/CDIP/ACDIS credentials are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise coding data accuracy and coder education for inpatient and outpatient coding.
• Coordinate onboarding, education, and retraining of coders.
• Monitor coding accuracy, productivity and staffing levels to meet goals.
• Perform audits and respond to internal/external audit requests (RAC, OIG).
• Conduct quarterly touch‑bases and mentor coders.

Skills

Leadership

ICD coding

CPT coding

Coding education

Data quality

Education

Associate degree in HIM/healthcare

Bachelor’s degree in HIM/healthcare

Job description

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. seeks a Coding Education Leader to supervise data accuracy and coder education across inpatient and outpatient coding. You will oversee onboarding, ongoing education, and retraining initiatives to uphold coding standards and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor performance metrics, lead audits, and coordinate with related departments to resolve coding and reimbursement issues, while guiding staff and ensuring quality outcomes.