Director/ Senior Director - Medical coding Operations

Job Description

Job profile of Director/ Senior Director (Temp WFH): This position would be heading Operations for India Location and overseeing Quality managing 3 locations and based would be out of Chennai. Strategic Leadership: Develop and oversee the overall coding strategies to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across the organization. Team Management: Lead and manage a team of Associate Directors, coding managers, supervisors, and specialists. Ensure proper training, development, and performance management. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all coding activities adhere to regulatory standards such as HIPAA, CMS guidelines, and other relevant coding and billing rules. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to maintain high accuracy and reduce coding errors, impacting revenue cycle management and compliance. Policy Development: Create and update coding policies and procedures to align with industry standards and regulatory changes. Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to optimize coding practices and support revenue cycle processes. Auditing and Monitoring: Conduct regular audits to identify coding discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Technology Management: Oversee the use of coding software and electronic health records (EHR) systems, ensuring appropriate utilization and data integrity. Training and Education: Develop ongoing training programs for coding staff and clinicians on coding updates, compliance, and best practices. Reporting: Provide leadership with regular reports on coding productivity, accuracy, compliance metrics, and revenue impact. Qualifications typically include: Extensive experience in medical coding, auditing, and compliance. Certification such as CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), or equivalent. Strong leadership and communication skills. In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and coding guidelines (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). From relevant US healthcare industry only and should be flexible, willingness to stretch wherever required Note - Immediate joiners or with one month notice is preferred but not mandatory Relevant candidates who would like to explore for this exciting opportunity, share your updated resume with photo affixed on it to Srinivasan (HR) - Email id : srinivasan.rangarajan@medkpo.com. Also mention your current ctc, expected ctc per month along with notice period in the body of the email.