Coding Operations Manager – Healthcare Compliance & Quality

Cabell Huntington Hospital; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Coding to oversee coding services across Marshall Health Network and affiliated hospitals, directing operations, staffing, quality, and compliance to support revenue integrity and accurate reimbursement.

The role partners with HIM, CDI, Revenue Cycle and clinical leadership to promote coding accuracy, implement best practices, optimize workflows, and drive performance improvements across the system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the coding department, including staffing, workload management, employee development, performance evaluations, and quality monitoring.
• Maintain expert knowledge of coding regulations, documentation requirements, reimbursement methodologies, and payer guidelines.
• Oversee the coding compliance program, including education, training, communication of regulatory updates, and compliance monitoring.
• Direct coding audit activities, monitor coding quality and documentation accuracy, and develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Monitor and manage Discharged Not Final Coded (DNFC) performance, implementing process improvements to achieve organizational goals.
• Analyze coding trends, case mix index, reimbursement patterns, claim denials, and documentation issues to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with HIM, CDI, Revenue Cycle, Business Office, Medical Staff, and clinical departments to improve coding accuracy, documentation quality, and operational performance.
• Perform operational assessments across the system and recommend process improvements to enhance coding efficiency and outcomes.
• Evaluate and implement coding technology, system enhancements, and workflow improvements to increase efficiency and support organizational initiatives.
• Assist in developing departmental goals, budgets, staffing plans, and long-range strategic initiatives in collaboration with the System Director of HIM.
• Ensure accurate payroll administration and maintain department records and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coding regulations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Audit & quality monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & staffing

Job description

Marshall Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Coding to oversee coding services across Marshall Health Network and affiliated hospitals, directing operations, staffing, quality, and compliance to support revenue integrity and accurate reimbursement.

The role partners with HIM, CDI, Revenue Cycle and clinical leadership to promote coding accuracy, implement best practices, optimize workflows, and drive performance improvements across the system.