Title: Manager, Coding (Professional) Location: Columbus United States time type Full time job requisition id JR142498 Job Description: We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for managing all coding personnel, education and operations, department metrics, data abstracting, and related billing processes for inpatient and outpatient encounters to meet financial goals for the OhioHealth enterprise. Vendor management is a key function, ability to engage, hold accountable and partner with external resources to drive success. Responsible for coordination of data collection efforts with other primary users in clinical and non-clinical roles as necessary regarding Claims Processing, Quality Metrics and Data Integrity. Serves as subject matter expert and as an internal Revenue Cycle consultant for OhioHealth initiatives. This position is responsible for the development of coding guidelines in accordance with the most recent published regulations from CMS, AHIMA, and Official Coding Guidelines. Accountable for collaboration with any new payment methodology impacting any area of the department and/or reimbursement. The Manager of Coding encompasses participation in implementation of new or upgraded coding software and hardware systems. Manager is also charged with the development and monitoring of standards of performance, including revisions as new technologies become available and potentially affect production. This position will support Professional Coding, including Education and Quality Assurance Responsibilities And Duties: 30% Manage department operations aligning daily function with desired outcomes to meet KPIs. Major goals include workflow efficiency, production to meet coding turnaround time targets, coding accuracy and education, processes, and system integration, DNFB and Pre-AR targets. 20% Works with departments to ensure processes are in place to collaborate on initiatives and/or address issues. Support plans requiring intervention as indicated through identified industry trends, changes, payer behavior or any relevant OhioHealth goal. Serves as an internal consultant with new initiatives, reviews and provides recommendations. 15% Coordinates billing/coding activities with Revenue Cycle representatives Patient Accounts, Patient Access and participates with problem-solving. 10% Develops Coding Supervisors through delegation and direct operational support. 8% Manages staffing scheduling within budget for coding operations. Conducts staff evaluations and disciplinary actions as necessary at all campus locations. Hires and/or fires any direct reporting positions. 7% Works with Medical Record Services management team on department and enterprise-wide processes and operations as related to coding, abstracting, billing, and documentation. Implements and/or updates new IS systems. 5% Maintains current information on governmental regulation changes, especially ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding, and APC and DRG updates affecting coding, staffing, and health system reimbursement. 5% Administers physical, procedural, and technical safeguards for protection, control, and monitoring of information assets, including access management, staff education, responses to breaches, business continuity planning, auditing, and information security risk management. Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED (Required)CCS - Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association, RHIS - Routine Health Information Systems - State of Ohio, RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association Additional Job Description: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Equivalent Experience and Relevant Coding Certification by AHIMA or AAPC (must). Minimum 7 years coding experience, at least 3 years in a large acute care network with multiple specialties. Minimum 1-year progressive leadership experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree - Field of Study: Health Information or related. RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician. Minimum 3 years of hands-on coding experience. Minimum 1 year leadership experience. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Experience with large multi-facility coding operations and vendor management. Certification in coding by AHIMA or AAPC. Evidence of successful KPI management and driver. Strong background in ICD-10 and CPT classifications and corresponding reimbursement methodologies. Technical skills a plus. Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Physician Coding Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. 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