PERM POSITION: Remote Inpatient Coding Manager DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Remote
POSITION SUMMARY: Under indirect supervision of the Coding Service Center Director, manages, directs and coordinates the Coding Service Center inpatient coding operations to include personnel management, workflow, quality, productivity, report management (i.e. DNB, timely filing, etc), problem-resolution, coordination of CHA data submission and assists Coding Service Center and facility staff with coding and billing related followup, issues and questions; Based upon Coding Service Center needs, may directly supervise coding staff; Facilitates and promotes standardization of coding operations across the organization and in alignment with the system. Monitors and actively oversees coding quality, productivity and DNB performance to ensure alignment and support of corporate/service center and facility financial goals as well as compliance in coding and billing practices with regulatory requirements. Addresses complaints and resolves problems. Collaborates with HIM, IT, case management, other departments within Revenue Management, medical staff, nursing and other facility management to support the needs of the facilities where coding expertise is needed. Collaborates with the CDI team to improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support severity of illness and code assignment.
POSITION DUTIES:
- Manages, directs and coordinates the Coding Service Center Inpatient coding operations to include personnel management, workflow, quality, productivity, report management (i.e. DNB, timely filing, etc), budget, problem-resolution, coordination of CHA data submission and assists Coding Service Center and facility staff with coding and billing related follow-up, issues and questions.
- Based upon Coding Service Center needs, may directly supervise coding staff.
- Manages and/or monitors the DNB and coding compliance to ensure alignment and support of achieving corporate/service center and hospital financial goals.
- Acts as a resource to CSC supervisors on issues relating to Claim edits and LCD/NCD edits.
- Actively oversees and manages production and quality control efforts (i.e. Claim Edits, RAC, Payer Audits).
- Collaborates with Audit and Education team on continuing education opportunities striving for consistency and coding quality.
- Facilitates and promotes standardization of coding operations across the organization and the Coding Service Center.
- Participates in short-term and long-term strategic planning.
- Acts as a liaison between the facilities and Coding Service Center.
- Collaborates with HIM, IT, case management, other departments within Revenue Management, medical staff, nursing and other facility management to support and meet the needs of the facilities where coding expertise is needed.
- Addresses complaints and resolves problems.
- Ability to troubleshoot computer issues for remote associates.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 3-5 years coding experience in an acute care setting required 2-3 years supervisory experience required Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and troubleshooting computer problems Understanding of Charge Capture preferred Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology Knowledge of 3M Encoder, Coding Clinic Guidelines, CMS Program Memorandums related to coding and billing practices, and Nosology. Basic knowledge of charge description master (CDM)
CREDENTIALS/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Current AHIMA credentials – RHIA, RHIT, CCS preferred will also take someone with additional credentials AAPC – COC, CIC, CPC, CPC-H
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+yrs Academic Acute Care Inpatient Coding Manager experience with recent Level I trauma IP coding experience.
WORKING HOURS NEEDED:
- M – F 8hrs per day, 40hrs a week, during standard business hours
- Flexible hours during training and prebill review process
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Pay Range: TBD very competitive, based on experience.
- Health & Dental
- PTO, Sick Time, 6 paid holidays
- 401K, Weekly Pay
Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary - but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Earned time off and paid holidays
- Paid continuing education time
- 401(K) retirement planning
- Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
- Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
- Industry experienced workforce management team
- Licensure and certification reimbursement