Medical Coding Manager

Medical HIM Coding Manager needed to work onsite in Garden City, NY. The Coding Manager will plan, organize and manage the day-to-day operations of the coding team (Inpatient and Outpatient). MUST have a Coding Certification, five (5) years of Coding Management experience and a Bachelors Degree. Coding Manager is responsible for the professional development of the coding staff and assisting management with providing educational programs to support coders in continued coding and documentation education; performs quality assurance reviews of inpatient and outpatient records to assess and report on the effectiveness of training programs and quality of coders. The HIM Operations Manager and the Coding Manager will work together to provide in-service training and feedback to coding staff, regularly, including coding changes and updates. He or she effectively collaborates with HIM and Revenue Cycle Management on the implementation of coding edits, and ensures that accurate, coded data exists for optimal reimbursement by the organization and coordinates all quality and compliance monitoring of assignments for hospital technical services. The Coding Manager will have direct responsibilities for maintaining Discharge Not Final Billed (DNFB) within established thresholds, based on volumes and staffing resources, and responsibility for scheduling, time and attendance, productivity and quality.Responsibilities : Evaluates the impact of innovations and changes in programs, policies, and procedures for the coding unitDesigns and implements systems and methods to improve data integrity and coding complianceIdentifies, assesses, and resolves issues impacting coding, documentation, and revenue cycle processesMonitors and maintains acceptable accounts receivables associated with un-coded charts (DNFB), and team member productivity and accuracy according to industry standardsOversees and monitors the coding compliance program. Develops and coordinates educational and training programs such as appropriate documentation and accurate coding to all appropriate staff including coding staff, physicians, billing staff, and ancillary departmentsEnsures the appropriate dissemination and communication of regulatory, policy, and guideline changes in collaboration with HIM ManagementConducts and oversees coding audit efforts and coordinates monitoring of coding accuracy and documentation adequacyReports noncompliance issues detected through auditing and monitoring, the nature of corrective action plans, and the results of follow-up audits to the directors of hospital and the compliance officerReviews claim denials and rejections pertaining to coding and / or support of medical necessity, when necessary, implements corrective action plan (such as educational programs) to prevent similar denials and rejections from recurringInteracts with a variety of people who impact the success of coding compliance program, and functions as a facilitator, liaison, and / or motivatorAssess educational needs and process improvement via team member shadowing and weekly one-on-one with individual coder / teamManage coders’ time – PTO approvals to ensure coverage is maintained – Payroll System time keeperRequirements : Bachelors Degree requiredCPC and CCS or CIC coding certification requiredRHIT, RHIA preferredMinimum of five years progressive coding or coding review experience in ICD-10-CM and CPT / HCPCS with claims processing and data management responsibilities a plusExcellent oral and written communication skills