Inpatient Coding Manager
About The Position
The Inpatient Coding Manager oversees and coordinates inpatient coding operations within the Coding Service Center, including personnel management, workflow optimization, quality, and productivity. The role promotes standardized coding practices across the organization and ensures alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. The manager monitors performance metrics such as Discharged Not Billed (DNB) reports and timely filing to support facility financial health and operational efficiency. This role provides guidance on coding and billing questions and collaborates with HIM, IT, Case Management, medical staff, and clinical leadership to resolve complex issues and address documentation and revenue cycle needs. The manager also partners with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team to improve physician documentation and support accurate code assignment reflecting severity of illness. Remote candidates may reside in the listed states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wyoming. The posting also names Colorado, Kansas, and New Mexico as locations for the position.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- Three to five years of coding experience in an acute care setting.
- Two to three years of supervisory experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and ability to troubleshoot computer problems.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Understanding of Charge Capture.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct inpatient coding operations, including personnel oversight, workflow coordination, and enforcement of standardized practices.
- Monitor and analyze performance metrics, including DNB reports and timely filing, to support financial goals and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the quality and accuracy of coding and billing practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
- Collaborate with HIM, IT, Case Management, and medical staff to resolve complex coding issues and provide guidance on billing inquiries.
- Partner with the CDI team to optimize physician documentation and ensure accurate code assignment reflecting severity of illness.
- Facilitate communication across departments to address operational challenges and support Revenue Management cycle needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
