Director- Coding

Job Description

R1 is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions, dedicated to helping hospitals and health systems optimize their financial systems and enhance patient experiences. We stand out by integrating the expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry's most advanced technologies, including sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.

R1 India is proud to be recognized among the Top 20 of India's Best Companies to Work For 2025 by the Great Place To Work® Institute, marking our third consecutive year of climbing the ranks - from Top 50 in 2023 to Top 25 in 2024, and now amongst the Top 20. This achievement is a testament to the exceptional workplace culture we have collectively cultivated and reflects our unwavering commitment to employee well-being, inclusion, and diversity. Our accolades also highlight our excellence in healthcare, support for millennials, women, diversity, and health and wellness.

With over 30,000 employees globally and a robust presence in India, comprising over 17,000 employees across Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai, we foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. Our mission is to transform the healthcare industry by driving efficiency for healthcare systems, hospitals, and physician practices, continuously striving to make healthcare work better for everyone.

Position Title : Director – Middle Operations

Location : Hyderabad

Experience : 12–15 years

Education : Graduate / Postgraduate from a premier institute or, Medicine, or related field

Certification : CPC or equivalent medical coding certification preferred

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director – Medical Coding to lead and evolve our medical coding operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep healthcare domain expertise, proven leadership in coding operations, and a strong academic pedigree. You will be instrumental in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across our medical coding practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale medical coding operations, ensuring adherence to compliance and accuracy standards
• Build and manage high-performing coding teams across specialties (IPDRG, ED, HCC, etc.)
• Drive strategic initiatives for automation, process improvement, and coder productivity
• Partner with clinical, quality, and training teams to build a robust coder upskilling framework
• Interface with senior stakeholders and clients to ensure SLAs and performance metrics are met
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory updates, and coding standards

Desired Profile

Preferred Candidates

Working in an evolving healthcare setting, we use our shared expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Our fast-growing team has opportunities to learn and grow through rewarding interactions, collaboration and the freedom to explore professional interests.

Our associates are given valuable opportunities to contribute, to innovate and create meaningful work that makes an impact in the communities we serve around the world. We also offer a culture of excellence that drives customer success and improves patient care. We believe in giving back to the community and offer a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit : r1rcm.com

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Skills Required

Medical Coding, Cpt, Process Improvement, Automation