What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coding Manager position at Cooper University Health Care?
About Us
Come and join the Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional team. We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes highly competitive pay, outstanding health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision, for you and your eligible dependents), company-paid life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and On-site Early Education Center (10% tuition employee discount.)
Job Description
- Assist with HIM coding operations
- Support HIM Inpatient/Outpatient/Contract Coders as needed.
- Liason with MModal Computer Assisted Coding Oversight
- Provides ongoing instruction and information for Coding staff and others as appropriate on ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT Coding, and DRG assignment.
- Develops and updates policies to improve coding and abstracting integrity.
- Monitors Inpatient DNFB reports to insure accounts are coded in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Works closely with other departments including Clinical Documentation Improvement, Compliance and Revenue Cycle to resolve issues.
- Responds to external and internal audits for government and private payers.
- Monitors coding accuracy and productivity.
- Attends hospital committee meetings to provide information on coding guidelines and documentation requirements.
- Committees include CDMP and Patient Safety Indicator teams.
- Has knowledge of all computer applications used by coders to assist as problems are encountered.
Requirements
- Education: Associate’s Degree required, preferably in Health Information or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 3 - 5 years Supervisory experience. 5 - 7 years Coding experience in an Acute Care setting.
- Required License/Certifications: Current RHIT Certification (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) and CCS.
- Other Qualifications: Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist CCDS helpful