Strategic Coding Operations Lead

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); In loco; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Marshall Health Network, Inc. in Huntington, WV seeks an experienced Manager of Coding to lead coding operations across the network.

This leadership role collaborates with HIM, CDI, Revenue Cycle, and clinical leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, improve revenue integrity, and support high-quality patient care. The position oversees coding operations, compliance, quality, staffing, and performance while aligning goals with organizational priorities and system-wide initiatives.

Competenze

• 5+ years hospital coding experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership in Health Information Management.
• Experience with electronic health record implementation or conversion projects.
• Experience with Cerner implementation or conversion projects strongly preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead daily coding department operations including staffing, workload, 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, 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 and implement process improvements to meet goals.
• Analyze coding trends, case mix, reimbursement patterns, 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 and documentation quality.
• 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.
• Assist in developing departmental goals, budgets, staffing plans, and long-range strategic initiatives with the System Director of HIM.
• Ensure accurate payroll administration and maintain department records and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Coding standards

Documentation knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Formazione

AHIMA approved Health Information Technology program

RHIA or RHIT credential

CCS credential strongly preferred

Strumenti

Cerner

Descrizione del lavoro

Marshall Health Network, Inc. in Huntington, WV seeks an experienced Manager of Coding to lead coding operations across the network.

This leadership role collaborates with HIM, CDI, Revenue Cycle, and clinical leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, improve revenue integrity, and support high-quality patient care. The position oversees coding operations, compliance, quality, staffing, and performance while aligning goals with organizational priorities and system-wide initiatives.