Coding Manager

Claxton Hepburn Medical Center & Medical Campus; Village of Carthage (NY); On-site; USD 64,747 - 86,788; Part time

Job summary

Carthage Area Hospital in Carthage, NY is seeking a Per Diem Medical Coding Manager to lead the coding unit and ensure accurate data for reimbursements.

The role requires extensive coding expertise, leadership experience, and certification (CCS or CPC). Per diem shifts typically 5pm–7pm; pay range is $47.67–$63.17 per hour, with pay determinations based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years hands-on hospital inpatient and outpatient coding experience.
• Minimum 2+ years direct supervisory or management experience.
• Active CCS or CPC certification.
• Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, MS/APR-DRGs, and APCs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily coding unit operations, workload, staffing, and performance appraisals.
• Assist with unit budgeting and monitor accounts receivable for un-coded charts.
• Conduct coding audits, report noncompliance, and implement corrective action plans.
• Run trend analyses on coding practices and case-mix-index against norms.
• Manage compliant physician queries and provide documentation feedback.

Skills

Hospital coding leadership

Inpatient coding

Outpatient coding

Team supervision

Coding audits

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

Epic or Cerner

CAC software

Job description

Coding Manager INTERNAL

Carthage Area Hospital

Fiscal Services

Carthage, NY

Management

Per Diem, various, 5pm-7pm

Posted 07/24/2026

Req # 9636

Job Title

Per Diem Medical Coding Manager

Location

Carthage, NY

Pay Range

$47.67 – $63.17 / hour

CRITICAL MUST-HAVES Minimum Requirements

Applicants without the following extensive coding and leadership experience will not be considered:

• Core Coding Experience: Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience handling concurrent hospital inpatient (technical) and outpatient professional fee coding (inpatient and Rural Helath Clinic experience preferred and will be prioritized when interviewing candidates)
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 2+ years of direct supervisory or management experience overseeing medical coding teams and clinical auditing workflows
• Active Certification: High‑level coding credential required (CCS or CPC)
• Systems Mastery: Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, MS/APR-DRGs, and APCs

Job Summary

The Medical Coding Manager plans, organizes, and manages the daily operations of the coding unit. This leader ensures accurate coded data for optimal hospital reimbursement and coordinates all quality and compliance monitoring for hospital and professional technical services.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Oversee daily operations, workload, staffing, hiring, training, and performance appraisals.
• Financial Management: Assist with unit budgeting and aggressively monitor/maintain acceptable accounts receivables for un‑coded charts.
• Compliance & Auditing: Conduct coding audits, report noncompliance, and implement corrective action plans for claim denials and rejections.
• Trend Analysis: Run trend analyses on coding practices and case‑mix‑index, comparing profiles against national and regional norms.
• Provider Relations: Manage compliant, non‑leading physician queries and deliver impactful clinical documentation feedback to staff and physicians.

Preferred Skills & Education

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field (equivalent direct coding leadership experience accepted).
• Tech Proficiency: Deep operational familiarity with hospital EHR systems (Epic or Cerner) and Computer‑Assisted Coding (CAC) software.
• Advanced Credentials: Specialty auditing or outpatient credentials preferred (CPMA, CIC, COC).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran encouraged to apply.