Strategy & Operations Consultant – Coding Optimization and Automation

Impact Advisors

. Assess and redesign coding department structure, roles, and work allocation .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare coding operations, including automation implementation and coding quality assurance. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and drive measurable improvements in coding productivity and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Coding ExperienceEpic Workflow OptimizationCPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, E/M Coding KnowledgeCoding Credential (CCS, CPC, RHIA, RHIT)Automation Implementation

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Hard Skills

Coding Department Structure AssessmentAutomation Opportunity IdentificationCoding QA Program DevelopmentKPI Establishment for CodingProduction Coding ManagementClaim Edit OptimizationCoding Education Program DesignEpic Coding Functionality ImplementationDenial ManagementRevenue Cycle Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationFacilitation SkillsExecutive PresenceLeadershipMulti-Priority Management

Tools & Technologies

EpicSolventum (3M)AI-Enabled ToolsCAC/Autonomous Coding Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

CCSCPCRHIARHIT

Industry Keywords

Healthcare CodingRevenue IntegrityCoding OperationsCoding WorkflowsHealthcare Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and redesign coding department structure, roles, and work allocation
Identify and implement automation opportunities, including Epic coding functionality, CAC/autonomous coding, and AI-enabled tools
Define automation scope, workflows, and success measures
Align Epic with operational workflows, including workqueue design, routing and assignment rules, and claim edits
Build or optimize coding QA programs for facility and professional coding
Develop coder onboarding, ongoing education, competency programs, and scalable provider education
Establish coding KPIs and reporting for productivity, accuracy, backlog, DNFB, coding-related denials, and turnaround time
Advise client coding and revenue cycle leaders
Lead workstreams, manage deliverables, and communicate progress, risks, and results to executive stakeholders
Divide production coding, denials, and claim edit work across staff with coding expertise
Implement Epic coding-related AI tools
Optimize Epic hospital simple visit coding
Automate level-of-service coding and charging for ambulatory and ED settings
Design ambulatory provider E/M coding education and QA programs at scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in healthcare coding, HIM, coding operations, revenue integrity, or revenue cycle management
Experience leading or substantially shaping a coding department or coding operations
Hospital and professional coding experience
Strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, and E/M coding
Proven experience using technology or automation to improve coding processes
Hands-on experience building or optimizing coding QA programs, coder and provider education, and productivity standards
Demonstrated, measurable results such as productivity gains, backlog or DNFB reduction, accuracy improvement, or increased automation rates
Experience optimizing coding workflows in Epic, including workqueues, rules, and related operational workflows
Strong communication, facilitation, and executive presence
Ability to lead workstreams and manage multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree required
Ability to travel up to 80%, depending on engagement needs
Experience with Solventum (formerly 3M) or similar coding and CDI technology preferred
Coding credential (CCS, CPC, RHIA, RHIT, or similar) preferred
Healthcare consulting experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus eligibility
Additional benefits and perks may be available, depending on the position and employment terms
Caring, fun, honest, and autonomous work environment
Diversity and inclusion environment where employees feel valued and empowered