BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for managing the operations of the coding team to ensure that diagnoses and procedures have been accurately coded.

REPORTS TO

• Director, Health Information Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: YES

Number of Direct Reports: 8

Minimum Education: Associates Required; Bachelors Preferred.

Degree: Degree in Health Information Management or related field of study.

License/Certification Required: RHIA or RHIT and CCS

Minimum Work Experience: 5 years medical progressive coding experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of medical coding using the ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT4/HCPCS classification coding systems. Familiar with MS-DRGs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coding Encoder, preferably Solventum (formerly 3M) encoder
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time constraints.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and supervise the coding team, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Review and analyze medical records to ensure accurate and appropriate coding.
• Monitor coding productivity and quality, implementing process improvements as necessary.
• Stay up to date with coding guidelines, regulations, and industry changes.
• Develop and maintain coding policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure coding accuracy and resolve coding-related issues.
• Review and Appeal Insurance MS-DRG denials.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objectives under time constraints.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Identify and address coding-related compliance issues.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct regular coding education
• Participate in the hiring and onboarding of new coding staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. (Remove those that don’t apply)

• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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