Director, Professional Coding and Education

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: + Comprehensive health benefits that start day1 + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship, _development,_ and leadership programs + And more Work Location: Atlanta, GA Description The Director of Coding at Emory Healthcare is responsible for leading coding operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing revenue through accurate coding practices. This role provides leadership to coding professionals, implements coding policies, conducts audits, and collaborates with clinical and revenue cycle teams. The Director also oversees vendor relationships for contracted coding services and analyzes coding data to drive operational and financial performance improvements. RESPONSIBILITIES u2022 Leads coding operations to ensure accurate coding practices and regulatory compliance across the organization. u2022 Manages and develops a team of coding professionals responsible for medical record coding. u2022 Implements coding policies, procedures, and operational standards to support compliance and efficiency. u2022 Collaborates with clinical and revenue cycle teams to support accurate documentation and coding practices. u2022 Analyzes coding data and operational performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities. OVERSEE CODING OPERATIONS u2022 Ensures adherence to coding guidelines, accuracy in documentation, and timely claim submissions. u2022 Reports key performance indicators and operational metrics to revenue cycle leadership. u2022 Monitors operational reports to ensure timely bill processing. u2022 Optimizes staffing models and ratios to support operational efficiency. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CODING STANDARDS & REGULATIONS u2022 Maintains current knowledge of coding guidelines, industry regulations, and compliance requirements. u2022 Implements and enforces coding policies and procedures across the organization. MONITOR ACCURACY OF CODING u2022 Conducts regular audits to assess coding accuracy and compliance. u2022 Collaborates with compliance teams to maintain regulatory standards. u2022 Provides ongoing education and training initiatives for coding staff. ANALYZE CODING DATA TO IDENTIFY TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES u2022 Reviews coding data to identify trends and operational improvement opportunities. u2022 Implements strategies to optimize coding performance and maximize revenue capture. MAINTAIN & ENHANCE CODING SOFTWARE SYSTEMS u2022 Collaborates with the Emory Digital team to ensure coding-related software systems remain functional, optimized, and aligned with operational needs. BUDGET OVERSIGHT OF CONTRACTED CODING SERVICES u2022 Maintains vendor oversight for contracted coding services. u2022 Reviews and analyzes vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, accountability, and appropriate budget utilization. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION u2022 Travel may be required less than 10% of the time. u2022 Work type: Hybrid position splitting time between remote work and in-office work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Business Administration, Management, Health Administration, or a related field required. u2022 Six (6) years of progressive medical record coding experience with supervisory responsibilities required. u2022 Demonstrated understanding of how to manage organizational resources to achieve enterprise-wide impact. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (infrequently) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcareu2019s Human Resources at . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. Connect With Us Connect with us for general consideration Division _Emory Healthcare Inc._ Campus Location _Atlanta, GA, 30345_ Campus Location _US-GA-Atlanta_ Department _EHI Prof Billing Coding_ Job Type _Regular Full-Time_ Job Number _160973_ Job Category _Business Operations_ Schedule _8a-4:30p_ Standard Hours _40 Hours_ Hourly Minimum _USD $0.00/Hr._ Hourly Midpoint _USD $0.00/Hr._Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-03-07