Strategy & Operations - Director of HB/PB HIM/Coding

Job Overview Impact Advisors is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, HB/PB HIM & Coding to support a large, multi-facility health system client. In this role, you will lead enterprise-wide Health Information Management and coding operations across a 22-hospital, 500+ clinic system, directly overseeing three Directors of HIM/Coding, while guiding the organization through a significant Epic system upgrade and a subsequent Epic refuel project. Responsibilities • Provide interim executive leadership for all HB (Hospital Billing) and PB (Professional Billing) HIM and coding operations across the client's 22 hospitals and 500+ physician clinics • Directly manage and support three Directors of HIM/Coding, ensuring consistent performance, coverage, and accountability across the enterprise • Lead coding operations through an upcoming Epic system upgrade and a subsequent Epic refuel project, minimizing disruption to coding productivity, DNFB, and revenue cycle throughput • Drive operational improvement initiatives across HIM/coding workflows during periods of significant technology and process change • Partner with revenue cycle, compliance, and IT leadership to ensure coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and data integrity throughout the Epic transition • Establish and monitor KPIs for coding productivity, quality, and turnaround time across hospital and physician billing operations • Serve as the primary point of accountability for HIM/coding performance to client executive stakeholders for the duration of the engagement • Assess current-state HIM/coding operations and recommend structural, staffing, or process changes to support long-term stability • Provide mentorship and stabilizing leadership to the existing Director-level team during a period of executive transition Qualifications • Minimum of 10 years of progressive HIM/coding leadership experience, including significant experience at the Senior Director/System Director/VP level within a multi-facility health system • Demonstrated experience directly overseeing multiple Director-level leaders and large, distributed HIM/coding teams • Both Hospital Billing (HB) and Professional Billing (PB) coding operations experience required • Direct experience leading HIM/coding operations through a major Epic system upgrade, optimization, or go-live • Proven track record of driving operational improvement and stability during periods of significant technology and organizational change • RHIA or RHIT credential strongly preferred; CCS or equivalent coding credential a plus • Prior interim or consulting engagement experience strongly preferred • Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to build immediate credibility with existing Director-level leadership and client executives • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred • Ability to start within approximately 30 days to support the upcoming Epic upgrade timeline Additional Information • Engagement Type: Interim leadership placement • Travel: As required to support on-site presence at client locations At Impact Advisors, we prioritize transparency and equity in our compensation practices. Compensation for this interim engagement will be based on experience, scope, and engagement duration. For salaried positions, this role may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Additional benefits and perks may also be available, depending on the position and employment terms. This range reflects consideration of several factors, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.