HIM CDI Coding Lead

Australia-Employment; California; On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Prestige Hospital System is seeking a permanent HIM CDI Coding Lead to manage our CDI program, coding operations and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in hospital coding leadership, DRG/APC auditing experience, and CPC/CCS/RHIA/RHIT certification; you will lead a team of coding professionals and collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate documentation and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hospital coding leadership with CDI experience.
• Strong DRG/APC auditing background.
• Experience working with physicians and clinical teams.
• Leadership experience and ability to develop a team.
• CPC/CCS/RHIA/RHIT certifications required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient in medical coding software and health information systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the CDI program and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular DRG/APC audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Educate and train coding staff and clinical teams on CDI principles.
• Collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate clinical documentation.
• Develop and implement coding quality, education, reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor coding accuracy and provide feedback for improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of coding professionals.

Skills

Leadership

CDI experience

DRG/APC auditing

Physician collaboration

Coding quality

Education & training

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Coding software

Education

CPC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification

Tools

Medical coding software

Health information systems

Job description

HIM CDI Coding Lead

$73000 - $95600 per hour | Woodville, CA | On-site | Permanent

Hybrid HIM CDI Coding Lead Opportunity!!!

A bit about us:

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

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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