Director of Hospital Coding - HSO Health Information Management - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full-Time M-F 9AM-5PM

Director Of Hospital Coding

The Director of Hospital Coding is responsible for leading and managing hospital coding operations within the health system, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Coding. This role ensures coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, revenue integrity, and operational efficiency for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. The Director will oversee coding teams, collaborate with clinical, financial, and IT stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in coding processes.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Direct daily operations of hospital coding teams for inpatient and outpatient services.

Oversee coding workflows, audit response, and corrective action planning.

Monitor and manage performance metrics including DNFB (Discharged Not Final Billed), coding productivity, and denial rates.

Ensure timely and accurate submission of hospital claims.

Compliance & Quality

Ensure adherence to payer-specific guidelines, CMS, OIG, and other regulatory requirements.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding regulations and requirements.

Lead internal and external coding audits and implement quality improvement plans.

Technology & Process Improvement

Support implementation and optimization of coding technology solutions, including EHR integration.

Collaborate with IT and coding teams to enhance documentation and coding integration.

Evaluate and deploy automation solutions to improve coding efficiency.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with outsourced coding vendors and ensure SLA compliance.

Partner with CDI, compliance, revenue cycle, and clinical departments to align coding practices.

Provide regular updates to the Senior Director of Coding and executive leadership on coding performance and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Masters preferred).

• CCS and/or CPC required

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospital coding operations.

Deep understanding of hospital coding and coding workflows, regulations, and technologies.

Experience with Epic or other major EHR systems preferred.

Strong analytical, communication, and change management skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience leading coding operations in a multi-entity or academic health system.

Familiarity with risk adjustment, HCC coding and value-based care models.

Proven success in implementing coding automation platforms.

Ability to synthesize data and present actionable insights to senior leadership.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3033603
• Job Category Executive
• Locations 150 E 42nd St, New York, NY, 10017, US