Manager, Enterprise Hospital Coding Quality & Education

Overview The Manager, Enterprise Hospital Coding Quality & Education provides leadership and strategic oversight for UVA Health's hospital coding quality, audit, and education programs. This role leads initiatives to ensure accurate, compliant inpatient and outpatient facility coding, optimal reimbursement, and integrity of clinical data used for quality reporting and organizational performance. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of the hospital quality team, setting performance standards. Lead coding and documentation audits, implementing corrective action plans. Drive coder education initiatives and support audit readiness. Serve as subject matter expert for complex coding inquiries. Contribute to strategic planning, workforce development, and systemwide coding quality improvement initiatives. Reduce denials and strengthen compliant documentation practices. Ideal Candidate Minimum 7 years of experience in hospital coding quality, auditing, or education. 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience. Extensive experience in inpatient coding within an academic medical center, managing complex high-acuity case mixes. Expert knowledge of inpatient coding principles and hospital quality metrics such as HACs, PSIs, POA, HCCs, and other quality measures. Experience performing DRG validation, mortality reviews, and quality-focused coding audits. Proficiency with Epic, Solventum, and auditing tools. Willingness to travel onsite occasionally to the leadership office in Charlottesville, VA. Experience overseeing both inpatient and outpatient hospital coding education programs preferred. AHIMA certification as an RHIA or RHIT with a CCS or ICD-10 Approved Trainer preferred. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: 7+ years of coding experience, including 2+ years of formal management experience. Licensure: Credentialing by AHIMA or AAPC. Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary; occasionally travel some distance to attend meetings and programs. Compensation Starting base rate: $76,420 annually. Compensation may be adjusted based on qualifications, experience, and education. Benefits Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings. Health Savings Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Certification and education support. Generous Paid Time Off. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr