Coding Manager

Coding Role at Ascension

Location: Remote / Periodic travel to WI Corporate Office.

Department/Specialty: Coding

Schedule: Full-time / 7am - 7pm - Monday through Friday (Varying hours to meet the requirements of the role).

Salary Range: $85,600 - $115,000 Annually

Life at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How You'll Make an Impact in This Role

• Responsible for the daily operations, activities, customer services, operational efficiencies, quality improvement, financial outcomes, human resources management and physician relations of the Health Information Management Department (Records, Coding, Audit, Transcription)
• Participate on teams, committees, and special projects both internally and externally related to facility and systems services.
• Oversight of Associates for the department, including recruitment, termination, performance mentoring, appraisals, disciplinary measures, and work scheduling.
• Provide input and monitors annual departmental budgets.
• Develop ongoing quality assessment activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and governmental requirements.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• One or more of the following required:
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education:
• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Preferred: Bachelor's in HIM or Healthcare Administration.
• Required: 3+ years leadership and 5+ years coding (ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS).
• Certification required: CCS, RHIA, or RHIT.
• Required: Expertise in revenue cycle, compliance, team development, and Epic/EMR and other coding software.
• Value-Based Care experience preferred.
• Occasional travel to WI may be requested to attend leadership retreats, meetings, strategy/planning sessions, etc. with ample prior notice.

Equal employment opportunity employer. Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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