Manager, Coding
OhioHealth
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Manage department operations aligning daily function with desired outcomes to meet KPIs.
- Major goals include workflow efficiency, production to meet coding turnaround time targets, coding accuracy and education, processes, and system integration, DNFB and Pre-AR targets.
- Works with departments to ensure processes are in place to collaborate on initiatives and/or address issues.
- Support plans requiring intervention as indicated through identified industry trends, changes, payer behavior or any relevant OhioHealth goal.
- Serves as an internal consultant with new initiatives, reviews and provides recommendations.
- Coordinates billing/coding activities with Revenue Cycle representatives Patient Accounts, Patient Access and participates with problem-solving.
- Develops Coding Supervisors through delegation and direct operational support.
- Manages staffing scheduling within budget for coding operations.
- Conducts staff evaluations and disciplinary actions as necessary at all campus locations.
- Hires and/or fires any direct reporting positions.
- Works with Medical Record Services management team on department and enterprise-wide processes and operations as related to coding, abstracting, billing, and documentation.
- Implements and/or updates new IS systems.
- Maintains current information on governmental regulation changes, especially ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding, and APC and DRG updates affecting coding, staffing, and health system reimbursement.
Requirements
- High School or GED (Required)
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association
- RHIS - Routine Health Information Systems - State of Ohio
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association
- Minimum 7 years coding experience, at least 3 years in a large acute care network with multiple specialties.
- Minimum 1-year progressive leadership experience.
- Bachelor's Degree - Field of Study: Health Information or related (Preferred)
- RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician (Preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on coding experience (Preferred)
- Minimum 1 year leadership experience (Preferred)
- Experience with large multi-facility coding operations and vendor management (Specialized knowledge)
- Certification in coding by AHIMA or AAPC (Specialized knowledge)
- Strong background in ICD-10 and CPT classifications and corresponding reimbursement methodologies (Specialized knowledge).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
codingICD-10CPT-4HCPCS codingAPCDRGbillingabstractingdocumentationvendor management
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem-solvingstaff evaluationdelegationoperational supportcollaborationintervention planningconsultation
Certifications
CCSRHISRHITRHIAcoding certification by AHIMAcoding certification by AAPC