Coding Coordinator III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Accountable for ensuring timely and precise coding for reimbursement and data collection purposes.

• Oversees the daily tasks of coding and support team members.

• Manages the daily coding operations and support functions within Health Information Management Services.

• Receives and prints management exception reports, examines discrepancies, and implements necessary corrections.

• Identifies opportunities for reducing inpatient DNFB.

• Serves as a liaison among the facility, physicians, and ancillary departments to resolve problematic accounts.

• Develops coding policies and procedures in alignment with CMS, AHIMA, AHA, and AMA guidelines.

• Coordinates the installation and provides training for enhancements and updates of coding/abstracting computer systems.

• Trains coding personnel on current guidelines, regulations, codes, payment schemes, and data element requirements.

• Acts as a coding subject matter expert for other departments as designated by the coding management team.

• Analyzes and reports on trends to identify improvement opportunities.

• Utilizes Focus PDCA methodology to enhance coding section performance.

• Responsible for the accuracy of databases, queries, and report writing related to coding and abstracting as assigned.

• Confirms the accuracy of coding and abstracting through quantitative and qualitative reviews.

• Codes inpatient and outpatient accounts as necessary to avoid backlog situations.

⛳️ Requirements

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification, or an equivalent certification/degree.

• College coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

• Minimum of three years coding experience in a Health Information Management Department or a related field.

• Experience in implementing and maintaining computer systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

• 403(b) plan with company matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Exceptional Work/Life benefits, including an annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents via Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, wellness and fitness reimbursement, and fantastic discounts through various vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!