Inpatient Coding Manager

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

📋 Description

• Design and execute coding strategies.

• Provide leadership in operations to ensure efficient coding processes.

• Oversee staff and manage Coding Supervisors.

• Evaluate coworker performance through coaching, feedback, and professional development.

• Supervise auditing and educational programs to ensure accurate and compliant inpatient coding and billing.

• Direct coding operations, including the development and enforcement of corporate coding policies and procedures.

• Conduct problem identification, root cause analysis, and devise appropriate solutions.

• Assist in the creation and implementation of the organizational coding compliance plan.

• Act as a liaison for regional meetings, projects, and teams working with coding.

• Aid in coding-related department constructions and revisions.

• Support inquiries, audits, and denials from third-party agencies.

• Analyze and interpret disease and procedure classifications and terminologies as a nosologist.

• Function as a subject matter expert on diagnosis and procedure codes, coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement, payer guidelines, public reporting, quality measures, and coded data.

• Maintain proficiency in Franciscan coding software tools and assist with workflow development and maintenance.

• Identify and implement process enhancements.

• Develop and oversee departmental budgets, including allocation and expenditure approvals.

• Ensure compliance with regulations, accreditation, and coding standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management — Required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management — Preferred.

• 4 years of experience in a Coding Manager role — Required.

• 4 years of experience as a Franciscan Coding Supervisor — Required OR 3 years of Coding Experience — Required AND inpatient coding experience — Required.

• RHIA certification from AHIMA — Required OR RHIT certification from AHIMA — Required.

• Commitment to the Standards of Ethical Coding established by AHIMA/AAPC and adherence to official coding guidelines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees.

• Travel is required rarely or never.