Remote Strategic Coding Quality Program Lead

UnityPoint Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Coding Quality Program Manager to lead and coordinate Coding Quality initiatives across the organization. This role requires strong project management, change leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders to achieve priorities.

Responsibilities include designing project plans, monitoring denials and aging, developing education for coders, and partnering with department leaders to establish annual and long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience in coding, auditing and/or coding quality.
• Supervisory/leadership experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of Project Management experience.
• Experience in measurement/analytics to support data-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor denial volumes and aging.
• Adjust work assignments accordingly.
• Identify denial trends and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop and implement new programs, processes, and standards in Coding Quality.
• Synthesize high-level information into actionable initiatives.

Skills

Coding quality

Project management

Leadership

Analytics

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates/Bachelor’s/Master’s in Coding/HIM/healthcare

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Coding Quality Program Manager to lead and coordinate Coding Quality initiatives across the organization. This role requires strong project management, change leadership, and the ability to influence stakeholders to achieve priorities.

Responsibilities include designing project plans, monitoring denials and aging, developing education for coders, and partnering with department leaders to establish annual and long-term strategy.