Manager of Coding Operations

Role Description

Reporting to the Coding Operations Director, the Coding Operations Manager is responsible for providing operational leadership and oversight of assigned coding functions across the organization, including:

• Inpatient coding
• Outpatient coding
• Observation coding
• Emergency department coding
• Ambulatory surgery coding
• Auditing
• Coding quality
• Coder education
• Contract coding resources
• Other assigned coding operations

The Coding Operations Manager is accountable for ensuring coding services are performed in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, CMS regulations, and organizational policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Direct management responsibility over assigned coding operations.
• Management of Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) accounts and coding work queues.
• Collaboration with facility leadership and various departments to resolve coding discrepancies.
• Maintaining extensive knowledge of coding regulations and guidelines.
• Achieving organizational coding quality and reimbursement accuracy goals.
• Ensuring ongoing education and competency assessments for coding staff.
• Monitoring coding productivity and performance metrics.
• Leading corporate HIM, Coding, Revenue Cycle, and operational improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related healthcare field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive acute care coding experience.
• Three (3) or more years of coding leadership experience preferred.
• Current RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC credential from AHIMA or AAPC required.
• Additional specialty certifications preferred.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and coding software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of medical terminology and coding methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Student loan repayment program.