Inpatient Coding & DRG Manager

White-Plains-Hospital; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Coding Manager/DRG Validator to lead the inpatient coding operations within the Health Information Management (HIM) Department. The role focuses on accurate code abstraction, DRG assignment, and data quality to optimize reimbursement and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a CCS certification, RHIA or RHIT credentials, seven+ years of coding experience with at least five in management, and proven leadership in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field.
• CCS certification is required.
• RHIA or RHIT credential preferred.
• Seven+ years of coding experience; five+ years in coding management in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient coding operations and DRG validation.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and hospital policies.
• Lead, train, and evaluate HIM staff; drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with Patient Accounts and other departments to optimize reimbursement.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare coding

DRG expertise

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree

CCS Certification

RHIA or RHIT credential

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Coding Manager/DRG Validator to lead the inpatient coding operations within the Health Information Management (HIM) Department. The role focuses on accurate code abstraction, DRG assignment, and data quality to optimize reimbursement and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a CCS certification, RHIA or RHIT credentials, seven+ years of coding experience with at least five in management, and proven leadership in a hospital setting.