Coding Manager - Hospital

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking an experienced Coding Department Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the coding function across inpatient and outpatient services. You will supervise the coding staff, ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and drive reimbursement improvements across the Piedmont System.

The role requires strong leadership in Revenue Cycle Coding Operations, governance, and performance reporting, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or six years of relevant Coding/HIM experience in lieu of degree.
• Master's degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• 5 years of related Coding/HIM experience with at least three years of management/leadership experience required or eleven years in lieu of degree with three years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, manage and control the day-to-day operations of the Coding department.
• Lead research and analysis of DNB review, claims edit, and Epic coding work queues.
• Manage staff who review, interpret, code and abstract medical record documentation according to Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Ensure optimum reimbursement for hospital services through accurate and timely coding of all inpatient and outpatient service lines.
• Review coding quality audit data for improvement opportunities and prepare complex reports.
• Supervise coding team: assign, direct, monitor and evaluate staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university

Six (6) years of relevant Coding/HIM experience in lieu of degree

Master's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Overview

At Piedmont Healthcare, you'll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Overview

At Piedmont Healthcare, you'll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Position will work closely with Revenue Cycle Coding Operations Management to organize, plan, manage and control the day-to-day operations of the Coding department. Leading research and analysis of DNB review, claims edit, and Epic coding work queues. Manages the work of staff who review, interpret, code and abstract medical record documentation according to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Ensures optimum reimbursement for hospital services through accurate and timely coding of all inpatient and outpatient service lines throughout the Piedmont System. Responsible for reviewing coding quality audit data for improvement opportunities and prepares complex reports as required. Supervisory responsibilities include assigning, directing, monitoring and evaluating members of the Coding team.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized college or university Required or
• In Lieu of degree six (6) years of relevant Coding/HIM experience will be accepted in addition to the experience requirement Required
• Master's degree in Health Information Management Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years of related Coding/HIM experience is with at least three (3) years of management/leadership experience Required or
• In lieu of degree eleven (11) years of of related Coding/HIM experience is with at least three (3) years of management/leadership experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire Required or
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Required or
• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Healthcare Corporate