Coding Manager, QA & Educator - Revenue Cycle Lead

Washington-Hospital-Healthcare-System-; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington-Hospital-Healthcare-System- in Fremont, California, is seeking a Coding Manager, QA Reviewer & Educator to lead coding operations, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support coder development across the organization.

This role oversees audits, education programs, and collaboration with CDI to strengthen documentation integrity. It requires leadership, in-depth ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge, DRG logic, and a track record in inpatient acute care coding.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree or higher in a healthcare field with relevant experience.
• Preferred bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Credentials: CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA or equivalent; preferred CCS and RHIA/RHIT.
• Minimum 8 years inpatient coding experience in acute care hospital; 3+ years in leadership/education.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG logic, and CMS payer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the coding department including workload and performance.
• Develop and implement coding policies, procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with clinical, billing and compliance teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor coding quality, timeliness and adherence to standards.
• Design and deliver training programs for coders, providers and staff.
• Provide coaching to improve coding accuracy and confidence.
• Stay current with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, CMS updates and disseminate changes.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

DRG logic

Communication skills

EHR systems

Coding education

Curriculum development

Education

Associate’s degree in health-related field

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

Coding software

EHR systems

Job description

Washington-Hospital-Healthcare-System- in Fremont, California, is seeking a Coding Manager, QA Reviewer & Educator to lead coding operations, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support coder development across the organization.

This role oversees audits, education programs, and collaboration with CDI to strengthen documentation integrity. It requires leadership, in-depth ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge, DRG logic, and a track record in inpatient acute care coding.