HIM CDI Coding Lead

Jobot; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,565,000 - 131,699,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Career Growth

Job Stability

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Prestige Hospital System is seeking a dynamic Permanent HIM CDI Coding Lead to oversee the CDI program, DRG/APC audits, education, and compliance across our hospital network.

The role leads a team of coding professionals, collaborates with physicians, and drives coding accuracy and reporting to support high-quality patient care and reimbursement integrity. Flexible schedule and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in hospital-based coding leadership with strong CDI experience.
• Experience conducting DRG/APC audits for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Proven ability to educate coding staff and clinical teams on CDI guidelines and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the CDI program and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular DRG/APC audits to ensure accurate coding and reporting.
• Lead education programs for coding staff and clinicians on CDI principles.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to ensure accurate clinical documentation.
• Develop and implement coding quality, education, reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor coding accuracy and provide feedback to staff.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and reimbursement rules.
• Lead and grow the coding team to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

DRG/APC auditing

Hospital CDI leadership

Physician collaboration

Coding education

Communication skills

Education

CPC/CCS/RHIA/RHIT certification

Tools

Medical coding software

Job description

Hybrid HIM CDI Coding Lead Opportunity!!!

Job details:

Salary: $73,000 - $95,600 per hour

Prestige Hospital System

Why join us?

• Competitive Salary$$
• Stellar Benefits (Medical, Dental Vision, Life Insurance)
• Flexible Schedule
• Job Stability
• Career growth
• The position offers a competitive salary

If you are passionate, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Permanent HIM CDI Coding Lead to join our healthcare team. This individual will play a crucial role in managing our medical coding operations and ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program, including coding quality, education, reporting, and compliance initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned coding professional with a strong DRG/APC auditing background, who is looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of our healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the CDI program, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular DRG/APC audits to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide education and training to coding staff and clinical teams on CDI principles, coding guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Work directly with physicians and clinical teams to ensure accurate and complete clinical documentation in the medical record.
• Develop and implement coding quality, education, reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze coding accuracy and provide feedback and education to coding staff as necessary.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of coding and documentation efforts.
• Lead and manage a team of coding professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a hospital-based coding leadership role, with significant CDI experience.
• Strong DRG/APC auditing background.
• Experience working directly with physicians and clinical teams.
• Comfortable managing coding quality, education, reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Holds CPC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of successfully managing and developing a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex coding principles and guidelines to a diverse audience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze coding data and identify areas for improvement.
• Proficient in using medical coding software and health information management systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of coding accuracy and compliance.

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