HIM Manager: Lead Coding, CDI & Compliance

Opelousas General; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General is seeking a Health Information Management Manager to lead coding, CDI, and revenue integrity efforts across the hospital and clinics. You will drive accurate documentation, manage audits, and ensure compliance with AHIMA, CMS, and state regulations.

The role focuses on optimizing EHR usage, supervising staff, and controlling DNFB while maintaining patient privacy and data integrity. The successful candidate will oversee inpatient and outpatient coding, physician query

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a related field is required.
• Master's degree in HIM, Health Administration or Business is preferred.
• RHIA/RHIT with credentials and leadership experience is required.
• CCS/CDIP/CCDS and/or CPC credentials are preferred.
• 5 years in Health Information Management including inpatient and outpatient coding or CDI.
• 4 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Physician practice or clinic coding and documentation experience is preferred.
• Oracle Health (Cerner) EHR and Encoder systems experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs coding operations for inpatient, outpatient, ED and provider clinic coding.
• Owns DNFB targets and reports them weekly.
• Manages coding and CDI denials, audits and revisions.
• Leads CDI program and education for clinicians.
• Oversees documentation standards across hospital and clinics.
• Manages HIPAA, privacy, and release-of-information processes.
• Leads EHR optimization and technology evaluation.
• Prepares department budget and ensures credential maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a related field

Master's degree in HIM, Health Administration or Business

Tools

Oracle Health (Cerner) EHR and Encoder systems

Job description

Opelousas General is seeking a Health Information Management Manager to lead coding, CDI, and revenue integrity efforts across the hospital and clinics. You will drive accurate documentation, manage audits, and ensure compliance with AHIMA, CMS, and state regulations.

The role focuses on optimizing EHR usage, supervising staff, and controlling DNFB while maintaining patient privacy and data integrity. The successful candidate will oversee inpatient and outpatient coding, physician query