Medical Coding Manager

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