Temporary Remote Coding Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

As our Region Manager, Revenue Cycle Coding-CDI Audit & Education you will oversee the critical functions of auditing, education, and training for our facility coding and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams. This leadership role is central to ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across our revenue cycle operations within CommonSpirit Health, driving excellence in healthcare coding standards.

Every day you will lead and integrate comprehensive training and development strategies and programs specifically designed for coders and CDI professionals employed by CommonSpirit Health. You will develop and implement strategic needs analyses, coordinate curriculum development, and expertly prepare and deliver training to ensure compliant coding procedures, CDI best practices, and adherence to complex regulatory billing practices. This includes overseeing program development, technical coordination, and the ongoing management of internal and/or external training for both coding/CDI and supporting staff.

To be successful in this role, you will need extensive experience in healthcare coding (e.g., ICD-10, CPT), Clinical Documentation Integrity, and compliance auditing. We are seeking a seasoned leader with a proven track record in developing and managing robust educational programs, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide expert guidance in the implementation of effective systems, processes, and procedures for revenue cycle optimization and regulatory adherence.

• Auditor/Educator Oversight: Oversees inpatient and outpatient auditors/educators, ensuring compliance, optimal performance, and adherence to ethical coding standards.
• Collaboration & Process Improvement: Collaborates with CDI and coding leaders to address audit results, identify education needs, and develop/execute process improvement projects.
• Team Productivity & Accountability: Ensures the auditing team meets productivity and accuracy standards, developing action plans for sustained improvement.
• Interdepartmental Liaison: Acts as a liaison with various departments (CDI, Patient Financial Services, Clinical Staff) to resolve issues and enhance workflow.
• Strategic & Leadership Support: Assists leadership in strategic planning, resolves complex issues, and demonstrates effective communication and presentation skills.
• Resource Management & Environment: Assesses tools to prevent errors, ensures a professional and team-oriented environment, and can troubleshoot remote computer issues.

Required

• Associates Other - HIM and/or Nursing, require 4-6 years
• Bachelors Other - HIM and/or Nursing, Preferred
• 4-6 years Acute Care setting Coding/CDI audits, education, and training in large multi facility organizations
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Nurse
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Preferred

• Bachelors Other - HIM and/or Nursing

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Required

• Associates Other - HIM and/or Nursing, require 4-6 years
• Bachelors Other - HIM and/or Nursing, Preferred
• 4-6 years Acute Care setting Coding/CDI audits, education, and training in large multi facility organizations
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Nurse
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Preferred

• Bachelors Other - HIM and/or Nursing