Healthcare Coding Operations Manager

Covenant-Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health seeks a Manager Centralized Coding Services in Knoxville, TN to oversee daily operations of the corporate coding department. You will supervise staff, drive quality, and ensure timely, accurate coding across multiple entities.

The role requires knowledge of Joint Commission standards and HIPAA regulations. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, budgeting, and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration with IS, CDI, QA, and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in health field.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, state and financial regulatory approach mandatory.
• ICD-10 training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs a centralized medical coding operation to service Covenant Health’s entities.
• Oversees planning, daily activities, and special projects to meet business objectives.
• Develops policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
• Ensures coding accuracy and timeliness to support regulatory and financial goals.
• Maintains communication with IS, CDI, QA, Case Management and KBOS.
• Oversees education programs for coding staff and ensures compliant processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Hospital finance awareness

Education

RHIA or RHIT certification

ICD-10 training

Job description

Covenant Health seeks a Manager Centralized Coding Services in Knoxville, TN to oversee daily operations of the corporate coding department. You will supervise staff, drive quality, and ensure timely, accurate coding across multiple entities.

The role requires knowledge of Joint Commission standards and HIPAA regulations. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, budgeting, and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration with IS, CDI, QA, and clinical teams.