Senior Director, Coding Operations
Salary Range: $180,000 – $200,000 per year
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Position Summary
A rapidly growing healthcare organization specializing in payment integrity and clinical review services is seeking a Senior Director of Coding Operations to lead and scale a high-performing coding division. This leadership role oversees a large, multi-layered team of certified coders across in-house, offshore, and vendor resources.
This individual will drive operational excellence across coding production, quality, and compliance while supporting continued growth in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in inpatient coding, clinical validation, and DRG auditing, along with a proven ability to lead teams and optimize processes.
Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: Monday – Friday
• Hours per week: 40

Key Duties

• Lead daily operations of the coding department, including staffing, productivity, quality, and workflow management
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to ensure coding accuracy, compliance, and turnaround times
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies in a high-growth environment
• Oversee onboarding, training, and development of coding leadership and staff
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex coding and clinical validation scenarios
• Partner cross-functionally with IT, operations, and client services teams
• Present performance, quality, and compliance reporting to executive leadership
• Support new client implementations and participate in business development efforts

Requirements
Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Advanced degree

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: CCS, CIC, or equivalent coding certification OR Registered Nurse with coding certification

Skills

• 10+ years of experience in inpatient coding and clinical validation within a payment integrity environment
• Strong leadership experience managing large, multi-level coding teams (including vendor/offshore models preferred)
• Deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG validation, CMS guidelines, and Coding Clinic
• Proven ability to drive process optimization and meet operational targets
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

About the Opportunity

• Fully remote leadership role with national scope
• High-impact position with visibility to executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape and scale operations within a growing organization
• Collaborative, performance-driven environment focused on quality and innovation

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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