The Coding Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the coding department, including managing staff and ensuring accurate reimbursement for hospital services. They are responsible for analyzing coding quality, managing work queues, and ensuring compliance with official coding guidelines.
Overview
At Piedmont Healthcare, you’ll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.
Responsibilities
Position will work closely with Revenue Cycle Coding Operations Management to organize, plan, manage and control the day-to-day operations of the Coding department. Leading research and analysis of DNB review, claims edit, and Epic coding work queues. Manages the work of staff who review, interpret, code and abstract medical record documentation according to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Ensures optimum reimbursement for hospital services through accurate and timely coding of all inpatient and outpatient service lines throughout the Piedmont System. Responsible for reviewing coding quality audit data for improvement opportunities and prepares complex reports as required. Supervisory responsibilities include assigning, directing, monitoring and evaluating members of the Coding team.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university Required or
In Lieu of degree six (6) years of relevant Coding/HIM experience will be accepted in addition to the experience requirement Required
Master’s degree in Health Information Management Preferred
Work Experience
5 years of related Coding/HIM experience is with at least three (3) years of management/leadership experience Required or
In lieu of degree eleven (11) years of of related Coding/HIM experience is with at least three (3) years of management/leadership experience Required
Licenses and Certifications
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire Required or
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Required or
CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire Required
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