Christopher Chandler
About Christopher Chandler
Christopher Chandler is a Technical Manager of Coding and Reimbursement at Intermountain Healthcare, specializing in coding compliance and reimbursement for various medical fields. He has a background in education as an adjunct professor and holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and a Master of Health Care Administration.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Christopher Chandler currently serves as the Technical Manager of Coding and Reimbursement at Intermountain Healthcare, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he specializes in coding compliance and reimbursement for advanced practice providers, graduate medical education, surgery, podiatry, wound care, and infectious disease. His responsibilities include leading teams in conducting prospective and retrospective reviews to enhance clinical documentation and coding accuracy. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Coding Consultant at Intermountain Healthcare from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Chandler holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a Master of Health Care Administration from Weber State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Accounting from Southern Utah University. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in business and healthcare administration, which supports his expertise in coding compliance and reimbursement.
Background
Before joining Intermountain Healthcare, Christopher Chandler worked as an Adjunct Professor at Salt Lake Community College from 2016 to 2020. His teaching experience contributed to his knowledge and skills in healthcare education. He has a significant background in coding and reimbursement, influencing national coding standards as a member of the AAPC Education Committee.
Achievements
Christopher Chandler regularly speaks at national conferences, sharing his expertise in coding, clinical, and leadership topics with various healthcare societies and academies. He actively participates in system-level committees, councils, and task forces, addressing major issues that have significant financial implications for healthcare organizations.