Coding Manager

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a HIM supervisor who directly oversees outpatient and inpatient coders, coding educators, unbilled and denials clerks, ensuring accurate coding and documentation to support reimbursement and reporting.

In this role, you will maintain expert knowledge of ICD-10CM, PCS, CPT, DRG, APC, ASC and ensure compliance with federal and state laws; you will develop and implement policies, plan improvements, and assist with annual budgets.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management or related field preferred
• Two years of experience managing HIM processes or coding/billing preferred
• Five years inpatient/outpatient coding experience required
• Expert knowledge of Joint Commission standards and licensure regulations required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises outpatient and inpatient coders, coding educators, unbilled and denials clerks
• Reviews coding and documentation to ensure quality and compliance with regulations
• Develops and implements HIM policies and procedures
• Plans improvements in work processes and personnel functions
• Assists in annual budget preparation and monitors expenditures
• Promotes the health system's guest relations policy

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Budget planning

Education

Health Information Management degree

Job description

Directly supervises the coding staff to include, Outpatient and Inpatient Coders, Coding Educators, unbilled and denials clerks. Maintains expert knowledge of all coding and classification systems used in health care (ICD-10CM, PCS, CPT, DRG, APC, and ASC) key information that impacts reimbursement and statistical reporting systems, and the clinical information requirements of both accreditation and licensing agencies. Responsible for conducting reviews to assess the quality of coding and documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Under the direction of the HIM Executive Director, develops and implements policies and procedures. Plans improvements in work processes and personnel functions. Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests and monitors expenditures against allocated budget funds. Promotes the University Health System’s guest relations policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an approved program for Health Information Management or a related field is preferred. Two years of experience managing/supervising health information management processes, coding and or billing functions in a medical facility is preferred. Five years of Inpatient/Outpatient Health Information Coding experience is required. Expert knowledge of Joint Commission standards and applicable licensure regulations are required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

LICENSURE

Certification from one of the following credentialing bodies is acceptable: American Academy of Professional Coders, American Health Information Management Association, National Association for Health Professions: (AAPC, AHIMA, or NAHP).