Director, Client Coding Integration

Ensemble Health Partners•Minnetonka, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking an experienced Director of Coding to lead and oversee coding operations supporting pediatric and pediatric surgical specialties. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure coding accuracy, compliance, and performance across a complex pediatric care environment. The Director will partner closely with clinical, revenue cycle, and operational leaders while maintaining a strong on‑site presence to support collaboration and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Extensive experience in pediatric coding, including pediatric surgical specialties (required)
Progressive leadership experience in coding operations, including people management
Strong knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and pediatric‑specific coding guidelines
Proven experience driving coding quality, compliance, and operational performance
Ability to partner effectively with executive, clinical, and operational leaders

Nice To Haves

Professional coding certification(s) (e.g., CCS, CPC, RHIA, RHIT)
Experience leading coding operations within a large, complex pediatric healthcare environment
Background supporting hybrid or on‑site operational models

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for coding functions supporting pediatric and pediatric surgical services
Ensure compliance with all applicable coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and payer rules
Oversee coding quality, productivity, and audit outcomes; implement corrective action plans as needed
Lead, mentor, and develop coding leadership and staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Partner with clinical, revenue cycle, compliance, and operational stakeholders to support accurate charge capture and optimized reimbursement
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to coding accuracy, timeliness, and denial prevention
Support system initiatives, workflow optimization, and technology enhancements related to coding operations
Maintain an on‑site presence (up to 50%) to support operational effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership