Health System Director of Coding Quality & Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Health System Director of Coding Quality & Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI).

In this role, the successful candidate The Director of Coding Quality & Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) is responsible for leading enterprise-wide coding and CDI quality programs, including internal audit functions and oversight of outsourced/offshore coding and CDI vendors.
This role ensures the highest standards of coding accuracy, documentation integrity, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness while optimizing vendor performance, cost efficiency, and service delivery. The Director partners closely with revenue cycle, compliance, physician leadership, and external vendors to drive measurable improvements in quality outcomes, denials reduction, and financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in HIM or related field
• 10 years progressive HIM experience at an academic medical center
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• RHIA/RHIT
• CCS
• CCDS/CDIP

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the vision and strategic roadmap for Coding and CDI programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide leadership and direction for multidisciplinary teams including Coding, CDI, and QA staff.
• Partner with executive leadership, compliance, finance, and clinical stakeholders to drive documentation and coding excellence.
• Establish KPIs, benchmarks, and performance dashboards to monitor program effectiveness.
• Oversee daily operations of coding and CDI functions, including inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services.
• Ensure consistent application of coding guidelines (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS) and CDI practices.
• Manage global/offshore coding and CDI vendors, ensuring alignment with internal standards and SLAs.
• Optimize workflows, staffing models, and productivity across geographically dispersed teams.
• Lead internal QA programs for coding and CDI, including audit design, execution, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, OIG, payer-specific guidelines).
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through audit findings and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain audit readiness and support external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Develop and implement education programs based on QA findings, regulatory updates, and performance gaps.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and clinical accuracy.
• Collaborate with physician advisors and educators to enhance provider engagement and documentation quality.
• Partner with IT and informatics teams to optimize EHR, CAC (Computer-Assisted Coding), and CDI software tools.
• Leverage data analytics and automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to support global operations and QA processes.
• Monitor and improve case mix index (CMI), DRG accuracy, and reimbursement integrity.
• Analyze financial impact of coding and documentation trends.
• Manage resource allocation.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director