Role Description
As our Market Manager, Revenue Cycle Input Coding you will provide strategic oversight of coding teams, holding them accountable to enterprise-established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including critical metrics like "Discharge Not Final Coded" (DNFC). This leadership role is central to optimizing our revenue cycle management by ensuring superior accuracy and compliance in all coding activities.
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Leverage expertise as a subject matter expert in current ICD coding classification systems, healthcare reimbursement, and enterprise compliance plans.
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Manage staff to ensure the coding team consistently meets rigorous productivity and quality standards.
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Develop effective performance improvement plans as needed.
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Serve as a vital liaison between CDI, physicians, clinical quality, and patient financial services.
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Foster collaborative relationships essential for the accuracy and integrity of the inpatient medical record.
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Oversee inpatient coding, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to compliant coding practices and regulatory requirements.
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Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA.
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Actively monitor daily DNFC and coding work queues to ensure KPIs are met.
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Ensure coding team meets productivity and coding accuracy standards; develop action plans for sustained improvements and KPIs.
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Act as a liaison with CDI, patient financial services, patient registration, and clinical staff to resolve problems and improve workflow.
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Identify and determine resolution of complex issues; troubleshoot computer issues timely while working remotely.
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Assist CSH leadership in strategic planning and development of combined coding and CDI steering presentations.
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Communicate effectively, deliver presentations to large groups, stay organized, and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
Qualifications
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Associateโs degree in HIM or related field and 4-6 years of experience.
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5 years of recent management of hospital-based coding teams (hospital, large multi-facility organization, etc.).
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Experience in process improvement strategies and mentoring staff.
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Previous experience effectively managing remote teams.
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Registered Health Information Administrator.
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Registered Health Information Technician.
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Certified Coding Specialist.
Requirements
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Bachelorโs degree in HIM or related field (preferred).
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3+ years of inpatient coding experience (preferred).
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Experience working in a level I/II trauma center and/or teaching hospital with complex conditions and procedures (cardiovascular/interventional radiology, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and obstetrics/NICU) (preferred).
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Experience working with a CDI program (preferred).