What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coding Manager - Remote/Hybrid position at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional?
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.
- Choose to work fully remotely or enjoy a hybrid model with occasional in-office collaboration
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
Location: Cooper University Health Care · Health Information Mgmt
Schedule: Full Time, Days, M-F
