Coding Manager

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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Coding Manager responsible for overseeing the daily operations of both Hospital and Physician Practice Coding Departments. The role involves managing workflows, ensuring data integrity, educating physicians on coding practices, conducting audits, and implementing corrective action plans to maintain high standards of coding quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of Hospital and Physician Practice Coding Departments.
• Collaborate with and educate physicians on coding and documentation guidelines.
• Research coding questions, provide coder feedback, and ensure timely correction of coding errors.
• Perform and oversee coding audits, ensuring updates align with department policies.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely coding and performance within standard benchmarks.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify patterns in coding/documentation practices.
• Review claim denials related to coding and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain updated coding manuals, resources, and materials.
• Mentor team members for personal and professional growth.
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance plans and policies for coding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of coding management experience.
• 3+ years of Orthopedic profee coding experience.
• Active RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certifications.
• Associate degree in Health Information Management/Technology or related field.
• Proven knowledge in clinical documentation and healthcare coding/billing practices.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and Evaluation & Management coding systems.
• Familiarity with multiple reimbursement systems and clinical documentation improvement methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Prior use of 3M encoder and Epic software.
• Familiarity with Facility coding.

Schedule/Shift

Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Mainly remote with occasional on-site obligations in DFW as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

All applicants who are offered employment with our client will be subject to a background investigation in compliance with the hiring policies.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.