Manager, Physician Coding hybrid

WakeMed Health & Hospitals•Raleigh, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Physician coding department including staff supervision and quality of work performed. Direct responsibility for overseeing the processes related to accurate coding and timely release of accounts for billing. Responsible for the coding denial WQ to review, work and give feedback and education to the physicians and coders. The manager is responsible for updating and writing all polices pertaining to coding and coding education. Responsible for managing and coordinating the education, training, productivity, work assignments, quality reviews, and report management for the WPP coders and physicians. Supports management of the coding and CDI functions. Oversees CDI processes including implementation and adherence of best practice as well as compliance with regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Collaborates with Human Resources to develop recruitment plans based on labor needs, participates in internal and external job candidate selection, including screening, conducting interviews and onboarding. Supports management of the coding and CDI function. Oversees CDI processes including implementation and adherence of best practice as well as compliance with regulations, standards, policies and procedures. Serves as the lead liaison between WPP coding, physicians and all WakeMed departments. Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

Requirements

Certified Professional Coder OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician OR Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner OR Certified Coding Specialist Required
Associate's Degree Required
4 Years Coding Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
1 Year Auditing Preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Physician coding department.
Supervise staff and ensure the quality of work performed.
Oversee processes for accurate coding and timely release of accounts for billing.
Manage the coding denial WQ for review, work, and feedback/education to physicians and coders.
Update and write all policies pertaining to coding and coding education.
Manage and coordinate education, training, productivity, work assignments, quality reviews, and report management for WPP coders and physicians.
Support the management of coding and CDI functions.
Oversee CDI processes, including implementation and adherence to best practices and compliance with regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment plans, candidate selection, interviews, and onboarding.
Serve as the lead liaison between WPP coding, physicians, and all WakeMed departments.