[Hiring] Manager of Inpatient Coding @The Ohio State University

Role Description

The Manager of Inpatient Coding is responsible for managing systems and operations for efficient coding of inpatient medical record information. This position is critical to the financial standing and reputation of the health system.

• Monitors ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS code assignments for inpatient and rehabilitation prospective payment systems (MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs).
• Monitors computerized medical record information systems, i.e., IHIS and 3M Encoder.
• Serves as a liaison and coordinator for special projects regarding the coding of medical records.
• Trains coders and monitors coders’ performance to assure accurate and compliant coding.
• Sets daily priorities, monitors accounts not coded, and supports coding specialists in assigning ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses and procedure codes.
• Determines Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG) and All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG) for billing and statistical purposes.
• Interacts constantly with Department Administration, Department Managers, medical staff, and clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in hospital-based coding, with experience in inpatient facility coding required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Administration or equivalent preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician, Registered Health Information Administrator, or Certified Coding Specialist by the American Health Information Management Association.
• Experience with computer-assisted coding, coding automation, and revenue cycle analytics.
• Experience working collaboratively with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Revenue Cycle, Patient Financial Services, physicians, and clinical departments.

Requirements

• Maintains required competencies, certifications, and compliance training as applicable.

Benefits

• Location: Remote Location
• Position Type: Regular
• Scheduled Hours: 40
• Shift: First Shift