Manager, Coding – Health Information Management

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of Health Information Management (HIM) and coding to ensure workflows are completed on time and in accordance with organizational standards.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members, including responsibilities for hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and managing performance.

• Monitor productivity, accuracy, and turnaround times for HIM and coding teams.

• Manage the departmental budget while ensuring effective resource utilization.

• Ensure compliance with ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, CMS/OIG regulations, and internal data governance standards.

• Conduct coding audits and HIM data reviews to uphold accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Investigate coding denials, data discrepancies, and documentation issues; implement necessary corrective actions.

• Maintain and update policies and procedures to align with regulatory and organizational requirements.

• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), Revenue Integrity, Billing, IT, and clinical teams to ensure accurate documentation and clean claims.

• Work together with providers to guarantee complete and timely clinical documentation.

• Support initiatives for optimizing EHR, encoder, and coding systems.

• Monitor HIM and coding key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies to enhance operational and financial outcomes.

• Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.

• Lead initiatives for process improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery.

• Provide ongoing education regarding coding updates, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.

• Mentor staff and foster professional development and succession planning.

• Deliver performance feedback, coaching, and recognition to team members.

• Create a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in healthcare operations and/or medical coding.

• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.

• Preferred certifications include RHIT, RHIA, CPC, and/or CCS.

• Familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) and coding/encoder tools.

• Strong understanding of DRG assignments, HCCs, NCCI edits, and medical necessity requirements.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the capability to influence stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel is required); experience with data analytics/reporting tools is preferred.

• Experience working with data from diverse sources.

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to operate in a partnership-oriented environment.

• Capability to support performance improvement and operational transformation initiatives.

• Current permanent U.S. Work Authorization is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Paid Time Off policy.

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Wellness Program offering free annual health screenings and coaching.

• On-site workshops and events.