Director, Coding

About this role

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!

Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.

Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!

O.N.E Purpose: • Customer Obsession:  Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.

• Embracing New Ideas:  Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.

• Striving for Excellence:  Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.

The Opportunity:

At Ensemble Health Partners, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our culture is built on our core values: • People First, Last + Always • All for One + One for All • Your Responsibility Extends Beyond Your Job Description • Developing You Makes Us Better • Don’t Accept Complacency. The Status Quo Isn’t Good Enough

We are committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing environment where our associates can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Position Overview The Director, Coding is a highly technical leadership role responsible for overseeing coding operations while driving data strategy, analytics, and performance optimization across the coding function. This role combines deep expertise in professional and/or facility coding with advanced technical capabilities, including the development of Power BI dashboards and the use of Copilot and Power Platform tools to deliver actionable insights. This leader will partner cross-functionally to translate coding performance data into meaningful analytics, enabling continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Coding Leadership & Operations • Provide strategic oversight of coding operations, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and compliance with regulatory guidelines • Monitor and improve coding KPIs, including quality, turnaround time, and audit performance • Lead coding managers and teams, supporting performance management, development, and engagement • Partner with Compliance, Revenue Integrity, and Clinical teams to ensure adherence to coding standards and regulatory requirements

Technical & Data Analytics • Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide real-time visibility into coding performance, productivity, and trends • Leverage Copilot and Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, etc.) to streamline workflows, automate reporting, and enhance decision-making • Translate complex data into actionable insights for operational and executive leadership • Develop scalable reporting frameworks to support continuous improvement and client performance

Performance Optimization & Strategy • Analyze trends in denials, audits, and coding performance to identify root causes and improvement opportunities • Lead data-driven initiatives to enhance coding accuracy, efficiency, and financial outcomes • Partner with leadership to align coding strategy with broader revenue cycle and organizational goals

Cross-Functional Collaboration • Serve as a key liaison between Coding, IT, Analytics, Operations, and Client teams • Support implementation of new tools, technologies, and integrations that enhance coding workflows • Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels

Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • 7+ years of progressive experience in healthcare coding and revenue cycle management • 3+ years of leadership experience managing coding teams • Strong expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding methodologies • Demonstrated experience building Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions • Hands-on experience with Copilot, Power Apps, Power Automate, or similar tools • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills

​ Individual Contributor AI Knowledge: Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.   Manager to Director AI Knowledge: Demonstrated advanced usage of AI and the management of teams using AI to lean in to process and technological improvements, to include the exploration, experimentation, and application of AI. AVP+ AI Knowledge: Demonstrated advanced usage of AI, success in translating AI into Business outcomes, and the ability to move teams from experimentation to scale.   Remote: This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.

Preferred • AHIMA or AAPC certification (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC) • Experience leading large, multi-site or national coding teams • Exposure to SQL, data modeling, or advanced analytics tools

Work Environment & Travel • Remote or hybrid depending on business need • Travel may be required based on client or operational requirements

This position pays between: $ $92,400–$145,500

Join an award-winning company

Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025 Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024 22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024 Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024

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