Manager, Coding, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Ridgewood, NJ

11d•$108,784 - $135,990•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing the Inpatient/Outpatient Coding staff. Responsible for all coding related functions. Must be subject matter expert in all software used. Responsible for timely completion of accurate and complete coding to support Valley Hospital documentation and billing requirements. Meets with the coders to summarize PRO/Quality Control Audits, and update any new coding guidelines or changes that may be a result of an audit. Assists the coding team in researching new coding guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential required.
Three to five years experience and expertise in ICD-9 CM Coding, data quality measures, DRG’s and the Prospective Payment System.
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines required.
Extensive knowledge of reimbursement systems required.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and payor specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing required.
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills required.
Excellent written, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills required.
Computer literacy required.
Medical Terminology knowledge.
ICD-9 CM Coding knowledge.
Management and interpersonal relations skills.
Ability to relate to people and work closely with physicians as well as make decisions.
Knowledge of Encoder software.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred.
RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Inpatient/Outpatient Coding staff.
Oversee all coding-related functions.
Ensure timely completion of accurate and complete coding to support documentation and billing requirements.
Summarize PRO/Quality Control Audits for coders.
Update coders on new coding guidelines or changes.
Assist the coding team in researching new coding guidelines.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities