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Job Title: HIM Coding & CDI Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

Location (City, State): Hybrid – Must reside in Iowa (Onsite flexibility required; ideal candidate will have availability to be onsite regularly based on department needs)

Industry: Healthcare / Health Information Management (Hospital)

Pay: $40 - $50 / hour

Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.

About Our Client:

Our client is a community-focused medical center in Iowa dedicated to advancing health through specialized care, innovation, and a personal approach to patient services. The organization is committed to patient safety, quality outcomes, and improving the health of the communities they serve through collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced HIM Coding & CDI Manager to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This leadership role will oversee inpatient and outpatient coding, clinical documentation integrity (CDI), ROI, and provider deficiency operations. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative HIM leader who can develop teams, improve processes, and provide guidance across coding and CDI functions.

This opportunity is with a repeat Addison Group client that currently utilizes Addison Group for multiple HIM resources. The current leader is retiring in July, and they are seeking someone who can transition smoothly, train alongside the current manager, and continue building the partnership moving forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations for:
  • Inpatient and outpatient coding teams
  • Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
  • Release of Information (ROI)
  • Provider deficiency tracking
• Manage and support:
  • 15 coders and 1 coding coordinator
  • 3 CDI nurses and 1 CDI coordinator
  • 4 ROI/provider deficiency team members
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to HIM staff.
• Review and support coding and CDI workflows using:
  • EPIC
  • Solventum
  • 3M 360
• Oversee CDI review processes, including:
  • Documentation review
  • Provider queries
  • Coding guideline support
  • DRG mismatch resolution
• Support review of high-dollar and complex cases, including:
  • Joint replacements
  • Spine procedures
  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics
  • Heart and vascular cases
  • Oncology
  • Kidney services
  • Gastroenterology
  • Stroke cases
  • Podiatry
  • Infusions
  • Surgical procedures
• Review inpatient and outpatient coding quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with CDI nurses through EPIC baskets to ensure transparent communication.
• Provide coding guideline support when discrepancies occur between CDI and coding teams.
• Partner with leadership to improve HIM processes and team performance.

Qualifications:

• Must have an active AAPC or AHIMA certification
• Strong HIM leadership experience required.
• Experience overseeing coding teams preferred.
• Experience with either inpatient or outpatient coding leadership accepted; candidates do not need both.
• Minimum 5+ years of HIM experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree requirement.
• Experience with CDI operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of coding guidelines and compliance standards.

Additional Details:

• Contract-to-Hire opportunity.
• Full-time, 40 hours/week.
• Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday daytime hours.
  • Open to candidate’s committed schedule.
• Must live in Iowa.
• Hybrid expectations:
  • Leadership is typically onsite; however, flexibility will be considered for the right candidate.
  • Candidate should clearly outline onsite availability.
  • Onsite presence is preferred due to oversight of ROI and provider deficiency teams that work onsite daily.
• Location:
  • Ames, IA 50010
• Client provides equipment.
• Systems:
  • EPIC
  • Solventum
  • 3M 360
• Start date: ASAP.
• Training:
  • Candidate will work directly with the current manager to learn workflows, leadership style, and team operations before her retirement in July.

Perks:

• Long-term opportunity with potential permanent placement.
• Competitive permanent salary potential.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a strong HIM team.
• Work with an established Addison Group client.
• Collaborative leadership environment focused on staff growth and process improvement.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact across coding, CDI, ROI, and HIM operations.

Interview Process:

• Two-round interview process.
• Round 1: Interview with Director of Revenue Cycle.
• Round 2: Team roundtable interview.
• Virtual or onsite interview options available.
• Interviews can begin as early as next Tuesday.

Additional Hiring Information:

• Number of Openings: 1
• Hiring urgency: Actively searching; budget approved.

Candidate Submission Requirements:

• Candidate availability for onsite requirements.
• Preferred schedule details.
• Onsite flexibility clearly outlined.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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