IP Coding Manager

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Type: Contract To Hire
Pay: Apply For Details
Location: Remote

General Information

Specialty / Procedures:

Inpatient Acute Care Coding – Manager

Specialty Program(s):

• Inpatient Coding Operations
• CDI / CDIP Collaboration
• DNFB Management
• Coding Quality / Audit
• Coding Denials & Regulatory Compliance

Engagement Type (FT/PT): FT

Schedule: 6a-2p or 7a-3p EST

Remote or Travel: Remote

Length of Assignment: Contract to Hire

Credentials & Requirements

Required Credentials:

• CCS required

Preferred Credentials:

• RHIA or RHIT preferred

Education:

• Associate Degree preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of hospital coding experience
• 5 years in supervisory hospital coding role preferred
• Strong inpatient acute care coding background required
• Experience with research accounts and clinical trials is a plus

Additional Requirements / Skills:

• Strong understanding of inpatient coding and billing regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong computer skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Comfortable providing staff education and feedback
• Ability to collaborate across Coding, CDI, Revenue Integrity, Billing, Care Management, and Performance Improvement

Workflow & Systems

Systems Used:

• Epic
• 3M 360
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Clock System:

Productivity Expectations:

• Monitor daily coding productivity and workflow
• Ensure work queues, chart distribution, and assignments are managed appropriately
• Ensure coding work supports timely bill drop

Productivity Volumes by Specialty:

Audit / QA Program:

• Audit coder work as needed
• Provide feedback and education when improvement opportunities are identified
• Conduct quarterly performance calls with staff
• Conduct annual performance evaluations
• Identify education gaps and escalate them to senior leadership
• Ensure staff receive feedback regarding coding and DRG changes

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inpatient coding workflow, work queues, assignments, chart distribution, and productivity
• Monitor DNFB/unbilled accounts for missing documentation, charges, levels, and pre-bill coding edits
• Serve as a coding resource for staff and provide guidance on diagnoses, procedures, and coding questions
• Partner closely with CDIP/CDI leadership to facilitate chart review and communicate coding/DRG changes
• Audit coder performance and identify opportunities for education
• Partner with Revenue Integrity, Billing, Care Management, Performance Improvement, and other departments to support timely billing
• Monitor coding denials, trends, and CMS policy changes
• Identify operational issues and recommend solutions to HIM leadership
• Support staff performance management, education, and communication

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