Senior Consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement – Coding Compliance

Description & Requirements

The Performance Improvement Healthcare Consulting team helps healthcare organizations achieve sustainable results by addressing margin erosion through targeted improvement strategies. By aligning strategic, operational, and financial initiatives, they identify opportunities and support leadership in implementing impactful changes. With a focus on strengthening margins, the team empowers providers to fulfill their mission and thrive in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

What You Will Do:

• Advise clients on compliance initiatives related to Evaluation & Management (E/M) services, CPT-4, and ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, health systems, physician practices, RHCs, and FQHCs
• Conduct comprehensive compliance assessments to identify risks and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and refine procedures and reports to support client compliance and operational efficiency
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to deliver actionable insights to internal teams and client stakeholders, including C-suite executives, management, and provider staff
• Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends, uncover anomalies, and support strategic decision-making for clients
• Deliver an exceptional client service experience and proactively identify opportunities for value-added services
• Engage actively in professional healthcare industry organizations such as AAPC, AHIMA, HFMA, and MGMA to stay current with industry trends and best practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience with coding performance improvement projects, including qualitative and quantitative tasks
• Proven proficiency in advanced Excel and IT platforms, with strong technical skills in spreadsheets and databases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current and valid coding certification in at least one of the following: RHIA, CPC, COC, or CRCR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Prior experience in a large or mid-sized consulting firm

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Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)

Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Colorado Salary Range:

CO Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 90,000

CO Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 150,000

New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range:

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 75,300

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 115,900

California Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

California Salary Range:

CA Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 75,000

CA Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 137,000

Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance”, Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.” Please see the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance notice for more information.

Maryland Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Maryland’s Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

MD Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 90000

MD Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 150000

Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois’ Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 90000

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 150000

New Jersey Wage Transparency

Pursuant to New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

NJ Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 75300

NJ Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 115900

Washington Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

WA Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 75000

WA Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 137000

Close Date: 11/26/2025

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