What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr, HIM Inpatient and Outpatient Coding position at Summa Health?
Inpatient & Outpatient Coding
Full-Time Days
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Manages staff engaged in hospital inpatient and outpatient coding and ensures timely coding/abstracting of medical records across all Summa entities according to the timelines established between Health Information Management and Revenue Cycle Management Operations Team. Ensures compliance in coding and billing regulations. Coordinates coding audits. Liaison with ancillary departments regarding outpatient coding practices and CDI regarding inpatient coding practices. Coordinates any vendor/temporary staff as needed.
Dimensions of Position:
Operating Budget:
Revenue:
Expenses:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelors in Health Information Management (RHIA) or Associates in Health Information Technology (RHIT) preferred or CCS or CPCH certification
2. Experience & Training Required:
a. Three (3) years experience coding inpatient (preferred) or outpatient medical records in an acute care hospital, one (1) year experience in supervision with RHIA, RHIT, RHIA/RHIT eligible, CCS, or CPCH credentials and a passing grade of 90% or better on the inpatient/outpatient coding test.
3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work within a team environment, facilitate strategic development, knowledge of accrediting, licensing and compliance requirements. Ability to work in a somewhat stressful environment. Knowledge of outpatient coding guidelines.
b. Population Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
Manages staff engaged in hospital inpatient and outpatient coding and ensures timely coding/abstracting of medical records across all Summa entities according to the timelines established between Health Information Management and Revenue Cycle Management Operations Team. Ensures compliance in coding and billing regulations. Coordinates coding audits. Liaison with ancillary departments regarding outpatient coding practices and CDI regarding inpatient coding practices. Coordinates any vendor/temporary staff as needed.
Dimensions of Position:
Operating Budget:
Revenue:
Expenses:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelors in Health Information Management (RHIA) or Associates in Health Information Technology (RHIT) preferred or CCS or CPCH certification
2. Experience & Training Required:
a. Three (3) years experience coding inpatient (preferred) or outpatient medical records in an acute care hospital, one (1) year experience in supervision with RHIA, RHIT, RHIA/RHIT eligible, CCS, or CPCH credentials and a passing grade of 90% or better on the inpatient/outpatient coding test.
3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work within a team environment, facilitate strategic development, knowledge of accrediting, licensing and compliance requirements. Ability to work in a somewhat stressful environment. Knowledge of outpatient coding guidelines.
b. Population Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Salary : $41 - $61
