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Job Description
Job Description
Job Description : Coding Manager Dover, DE
Position Title : Coding Manager
Facility Name :
BayHealth Hospital Kent Campus
Location :
640 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
Shift : Days, Full-Time
Salary Range :Position Type : Fully Onsite
Overview
The Coding Manager oversees and ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of medical coding across all patient types, with a particular focus on Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and other reimbursement-driven areas. This role involves managing coding operations, conducting audits, resolving coding issues, and providing education to staff and physicians.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management :
Supervise coding processes for inpatient and outpatient services at BayHealth.
- Oversee Emergency Department E / M level code assignments.
- Monitor daily coding queues to ensure timely record processing.
- Conduct coding audits to ensure accurate DRG assignments, documentation quality, and appropriate physician queries.
- Analyze statistical and narrative reports to maintain coding accuracy and compliance.
- Provide ongoing education to physicians and staff to improve documentation and coding outcomes.
- Collaborate with the EPIC team to evaluate and test software updates and changes.
- Education : Associate degree in a related field OR two years of additional experience in lieu of a degree.
- Certification : Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
- Experience : Minimum of 5 years of coding experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- Education : Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Health Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience :
- 5 years of supervisory experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- Medical Coding
- Medical Coding Auditing
Quality Assurance :
Perform random account reviews to verify accurate MS-DRG, APG, and diagnosis / procedure code assignments.
Team Leadership :
Manage the Health Information Management (HIM) coding staff, ensuring productivity and adherence to budget goals.
Technical Expertise :
Demonstrate knowledge of payor requirements, clinical documentation, and coding standards.
Additional Duties :
Perform all other related duties as assigned within the scope of job responsibilities.
Qualifications Required :
Preferred :
10 years of coding experience.
Specialty Areas :
This is an exciting opportunity to join BayHealth Hospital, where you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of coding quality and compliance while playing a vital role in the hospital's operations.
