Coding Manager

Pullman Regional Hospital • Pullman, WA

1d • $84,000 - $134,400

About The Position

The Coding Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and daily operations of hospital and professional coding services. This role ensures all clinical data is captured accurately, compliantly, and timely within a Critical Access Hospital environment. The Manager serves as the primary liaison between clinical documentation and the revenue cycle, ensuring that the patient's medical story is translated into accurate ICD-10 and CPT data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare coding leadership or operations, with at least 3-5 years of active coding experience.
• Must hold at least one recognized credential from AHIMA or AAPC (e.g., CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA).
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a technical team.
• Expert ability to interpret complex clinical documentation and apply practical coding regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders, including executives, physicians, and finance personnel.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and EMR platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience specifically within a Critical Access Hospital environment.
• Advanced specialty certifications (e.g., surgery, observation, or multiple specialties).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily coding operations across inpatient, outpatient, and professional services, ensuring efficient management of unbilled reports to maintain steady cash flow.
• Perform thorough medical record reviews to ensure accurate application of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems.
• Conduct regular audits to monitor coding accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor denials and coding trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with the billing department to resolve complex discrepancies and decrease average accounts receivable (AR) days.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for physicians and clinical staff regarding documentation requirements and coding regulations.
• Recruit, onboard, and coach coding staff.
• Develop training plans to ensure the team stays current on changing healthcare regulations and coding updates.
• Manage coding workflows within electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g., Epic Community Connect) and other healthcare applications.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Services
• Discount and EAP Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree