HIM Supervisor

About the role

The HIM Coding & CDI Manager will oversee inpatient and outpatient coding, clinical documentation integrity (CDI), release of information (ROI), and provider deficiency operations. This role requires leadership in developing teams, improving processes, and providing guidance across coding and CDI functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for: Inpatient and outpatient coding teams, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Release of Information (ROI), and Provider deficiency tracking.
• Manage and support: 15 coders and 1 coding coordinator, 3 CDI nurses and 1 CDI coordinator, and 4 ROI/provider deficiency team members.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to HIM staff.
• Review and support coding and CDI workflows using: EPIC, Solventum, 3M 360.
• Oversee CDI review processes, including: Documentation review, Provider queries, Coding guideline support, DRG mismatch resolution.
• Support review of high-dollar and complex cases, including: Joint replacements, Spine procedures, Neurology, Orthopedics, Heart and vascular cases, Oncology, Kidney services, Gastroenterology, Stroke cases, Podiatry, Infusions, Surgical procedures.
• Review inpatient and outpatient coding quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with CDI nurses through EPIC baskets to ensure transparent communication.
• Provide coding guideline support when discrepancies occur between CDI and coding teams.
• Potentially partner with leadership to improve HIM processes and team performance.

Requirements

• Must have an active AAPC or AHIMA certification.
• Strong HIM leadership experience required.
• Experience overseeing coding teams preferred.
• Experience with either inpatient or outpatient coding leadership accepted; candidates do not need both.
• Minimum 5+ years of HIM experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree requirement.
• Experience with CDI operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of coding guidelines and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Must live in Iowa.
• Hybrid expectations: Leadership is typically onsite; however, flexibility will be considered for the right candidate.
• Candidate should clearly outline onsite availability.
• Onsite presence is preferred due to oversight of ROI and provider deficiency teams that work onsite daily.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits.

Pay

$40 - $50 / hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday daytime hours. Onsite flexibility considered.