Director – Professional Coding

Stanford Health Care

. Provide enterprise leadership for professional coding strategy, governance, and operational standards across Stanford Health Care and the School of Medicine .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $92 - $121 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in professional coding strategy, governance, and operational standards, with a strong focus on coding accuracy, compliance, and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop strategic initiatives, and enhance financial outcomes through effective coding practices.

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Professional Coding LeadershipEPIC System ExperienceCoding Compliance Program ManagementKPI Development and ManagementRegulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Coding Strategy DevelopmentQuality Metrics ManagementAudit Program OversightDocumentation Requirements ConsultationFinancial Reimbursement Methodologies

Soft Skills

Effective Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingLeadership and InfluenceOrganizational PlanningConsensus Building

Tools & Technologies

Dashboards and Reporting ToolsEHR SystemsRevenue Cycle Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITCCSCPCCCSP

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ComplianceMedical Record PoliciesCoding StandardsFederal and State RegulationsHealth Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide enterprise leadership for professional coding strategy, governance, and operational standards across Stanford Health Care and the School of Medicine
Develop and manage professional coding KPIs, productivity standards, and quality metrics
Establish, implement, and maintain coding, documentation, and medical record policies, procedures, and standards
Lead strategic initiatives enhancing coding performance, physician quality profiles, revenue capture, and financial outcomes
Provide executive oversight of the Professional Coding Quality and Education Program
Direct the enterprise-wide professional coding audit program, including planning, methodology, sampling, execution, reporting, corrective action plans, and monitoring
Provide audit education, feedback, and performance coaching to coding staff and providers
Oversee record reviews, coding validation, and quality improvement efforts
Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools monitoring coding accuracy, productivity, audit outcomes, error trends, provider performance, and compliance risks
Lead the Professional Coding Compliance Program and serve as liaison for payer, regulatory, and compliance audits
Provide expert consultation on documentation requirements, coding regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and compliance standards
Partner with clinical, compliance, and operational leaders to promote documentation integrity and accurate reimbursement
Ensure accurate and timely completion of professional coding activities through operational oversight, workload management, and performance monitoring
Direct routine and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and business reviews for executive leadership, physicians, and operational stakeholders
Identify and implement process improvements optimizing coding workflows, documentation practices, operational efficiency, and financial performance
Ensure coding teams have necessary tools and resources and collaborate with technology, EHR, and revenue cycle partners
Serve as strategic partner to physicians, clinical leaders, compliance, revenue cycle, and operational stakeholders
Provide leadership for multidisciplinary committees, governance groups, and organizational initiatives
Recruit, develop, and mentor coding leaders, auditors, and staff
Oversee departmental staffing, organizational structure, budget planning, and resource allocation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
10+ years progressive leadership experience and directly related work experience required
5+ years EPIC system user/experience including financial (billing - HB/PB) and clinical documentation (EHR)
Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
Ability to develop long-range business plans and strategies
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
Ability to mediate and resolve complex problems and issues
Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans and set priorities
Ability to provide leadership and influence others
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
Knowledge of electronic Health Information Management trends, operations, and best practices
Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and regulatory practices affecting the medical and business practices of healthcare providers
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal and personnel management
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, Non Clinical CPC and/or CCSP, or CPC certification required upon hire