Coding Quality Dir

Description Coding Quality Director UCHlth Admin Lowry, US:CO:Denver, UCHlth Coding Administration Pay: $108,846 - $174,158/ year. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Hybrid - Denver Metro Area. Candidates must reside locally and be able to commute to Metro Denver locations as needed. Summary:Directs the activities and resources of the Coding Quality team to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and strategic objectives of the organization. Oversees the accuracy, compliance, and performance of inpatient, outpatient, and professional coding through audit programs, education, and process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities The Coding Quality Director plays a key role in the health system's strategic and operational efforts by: + Develops and implements coding quality goals, compliance standards, and improvement strategies consistent with regulatory, legal, and organizational performance expectations. Ensures audit methodologies align with industry best practices. + Directs and evaluates internal and external coding audit functions, denial trend analysis, education programs, and the implementation of corrective action plans. Applies experience with coding audit software and analytics tools to monitor coding accuracy, quality, performance and identify opportunities for improvement. + Oversee staffing activities including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, coaching, and continuing education for the coding quality team. Collaborates with operational and revenue cycle leaders to ensure coder education supports documentation integrity and reimbursement accuracy. + Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets and audit resources. Ensures the department operates within financial parameters while maintaining high standards of compliance and quality. Coordinates internal and external coding audits, payer reviews, and supports regulatory readiness. Candidate Qualifications The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: + Bachelor's degree in health information management, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field. + One of the following certifications: RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator; RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician; CCS: Certified Coding Specialist; CMC: Certified Medical Coder; CPMA: Certified Professional Medical Auditor; HIM Health Information Management. + Preferred: Certified as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). + 5 years of relevant experience in hospital-based coding, auditing, or HIM leadership. Skills and Traits + Expert knowledge of coding guidelines: ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and official coding clinic guidelines. + Strong leadership and management skills: Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team. + Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions. + Excellent communication skills: Verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, management, and external partners. + Executive leadership & governance: Establishes enterprise standards, policies, and governance in partnership with Compliance, CDI, Revenue Integrity, Quality, and Medical Staff leadership. + Physician & faculty engagement: Trusted advisor to physicians, faculty, and department leaders, translating regulatory and coding requirements into clinically relevant, actionable guidance. + Executive presence & accountability: Communicates effectively with senior leadership and committees, taking full ownership of coding quality outcomes and regulatory risk. + Regulatory compliance: In-depth understanding of healthcare compliance principles and risk management related to coding. + Project management: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. + Technical proficiency: Comfortable with various healthcare IT systems and data analytics tools. At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. Recognition + Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals. + Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. + Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well-being + Medical, dental and vision coverage. + Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. + Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. + Free membership. + Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. + Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. + New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck. + Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. + Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option. Retirement and savings + 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. + Additional 457(b) plan may be available. + Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan. Education and career growth + UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. + Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. + Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. + Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. + Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness. Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are ()

Created: 2026-03-02