Hospital-Based Coding Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee operational coding functions within the Health Information Management Department for designated markets and acute care facilities.

• Recruit, interview, onboard, schedule, assess, mentor, and cultivate coding staff.

• Coordinate and supervise coding and abstracting activities while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and AHA, AMA, and CMS coding directives.

• Monitor training for new employees, assess competencies, productivity, and work performance.

• Address daily issues impacting staff and coding operations.

• Promote professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

• Recognize and mentor employees while implementing disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Hold regular staff update meetings.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with Medical Staff, Executive Team, Revenue Cycle Leadership, ancillary departments, and colleagues.

• Assist in formulating Revenue Cycle goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

• Participate in committees as the coding subject matter expert.

• Establish strategic and operational goals related to coding for the system.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in coding and leadership.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Inpatient (IP) and Outpatient (OP) Facility coding.

• Capability to provide education and support to the coding team and healthcare providers.

• Previous management experience in coding is preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) and All Patient Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG).

• In-depth knowledge of coding guidelines and payer-specific requirements.

• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), coding software, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology courses.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to function under ongoing deadlines.

• Strong organizational abilities and aptitude to prioritize projects effectively.

• Proven advanced utilization of AI and management of teams employing AI.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.

• Must possess and maintain at least one current professional certification: CPC, CCS-P, CCS, CMPA, RHIA, or RHIT.

• Must live in and be authorized to work within the United States.

• Must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs dictate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus Incentives.

• Paid Certifications.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Comprehensive Benefits, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.

• Career Advancement Opportunities.

• Professional development programs.

• Quarterly and annual incentive programs.

• Work-life flexibility.