Coding Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for the operational coding functions within the Health Information Management Department for the respective markets and acute care facilities
• Interviews and recruits staff; provides orientation for new employees; prepares staffing schedules, and completes timely mid year and performance reviews
• Collaborates with the Coding Education and Quality Coordinator to assure on the job training is carried out for all job duties of staff directly under his/her supervision
• Monitors the progress of new employees, ensuring competency has been met
• Provides timely, clear, constructive feedback
• Responsible for coordinating and managing all activities relative to coding and abstracting of records while ensuring compliance with all regulatory rules and the American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines
• Maintains knowledge of industry, federal, state, and system requirements and communicates and incorporates such into the day to day activities
• Monitors productivity in order to ensure that work performance meets standards of the job and assists with resolution of day-to-day problems that may have a negative impact on staff
• Fosters an environment of professional growth and development by being a "continual learner" and encourages on-going development of others
• Rewards and coaches employees, and when necessary, administers disciplinary action for infractions of Mercy Policies
• Conducts regular update meetings for staff to ensure that all employees receive appropriate communication regarding departmental, hospital, market, and company changes/events
• Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with members of the Medical Staff, Executive Team, Revenue Cycle Leadership, other ancillary departments and peers
• Provides a harmonious working relationship, promoting empowerment, that also inspires, motivates and models supportive behaviors, that result in higher level of productivity and an atmosphere of teamwork
• Assists in the development of Revenue Cycle goals, objectives, and policies/procedures, and participates in various committees on an as needed basis as the subject matter expert for coding related issues.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of coding and leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge/experience in Pediatric coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers
• Previous management experience in Coding preferred
• Thorough knowledge of Diagnosis Related Group, (DRG) and All Pat
• Extensive knowledge of coding guidelines and payer specific requirements
• Working knowledge of electronic medical records, (EMR,) coding software, and Microsoft Office applications
• Satisfactory completion of Anatomy and Physiology as well as Medical Terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex coding requirements with others
• Ability to function under continual deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects efficiently.

Benefits

• Bonus Incentives
• Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Career Advancement