Senior Coding Manager

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an experienced HIM leader to supervise the coding staff across outpatient and inpatient coding. This role oversees coding quality, compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT, DRG, APC, and ASC systems, and supports reimbursement and reporting.

Under the HIM Executive Director, you will develop policies, plan process improvements, assist with annual budgets, and ensure adherence to Joint Commission and licensure standards, while promoting guest relations.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience managing HIM processes or coding/billing in a medical facility.
• Expert knowledge of Joint Commission standards and licensure regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the coding staff for Outpatient and Inpatient Coders, Coding Educators, unbilled and denials clerks.
• Maintain expert knowledge of ICD-10CM, PCS, CPT, DRG, APC, and ASC and their impact on reimbursement and reporting.
• Develop and implement HIM policies and procedures with the HIM Executive Director.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and monitor expenditures against budget funds.
• Promote the University Health System's guest relations policy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises the coding staff to include, Outpatient and Inpatient Coders, Coding Educators, unbilled and denials clerks. Maintains expert knowledge of all coding and classification systems used in health care (ICD-10CM, PCS, CPT, DRG, APC, and ASC) key information that impacts reimbursement and statistical reporting systems, and the clinical information requirements of both accreditation and licensing agencies. Responsible for conducting reviews to assess the quality of coding and documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Under the direction of the HIM Executive Director, develops and implements policies and procedures. Plans improvements in work processes and personnel functions. Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests and monitors expenditures against allocated budget funds. Promotes the University Health System's guest relations policy.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

An Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree from an approved program for Health Information Management or a related field is preferred. Two to five years of experience managing/supervising health information management processes, coding and or billing functions in a medical facility is required. Expert knowledge of Joint Commission standards and applicable licensure regulations are required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

LICENSURE

Certification from one of the following credentialing bodies is acceptable: American Academy of Professional Coders, American Health Information Management Association, National Association for Health Professions: (AAPC, AHIMA, or NAHP).