POSITION:

Manager of Coding

SCHEDULE: Full Time

LOCATION: Reno, NV

SALARY: Discuss with applicant

TO APPLY:

Direct Link -https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/renownhealth/#/job/52468

Careers Page -https://www.renown.org/Careers

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SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the overall direction and daily operations of the coding functions for the departments within the integrated health network that impact the coding processes of inpatient and outpatient hospital operations.This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of coding staff to ensure timely coding/entry of ICD.9/ICD.10, and CPT codes, This position oversees the coding and workflows of daily unbilled accounts through work queues to ensure timely coding/billing and compliance.Development and maintenance of hospital coding policies and procedures, implementation of changes as appropriate, and, providing relevant feedback to coding staff is included within the scope of this position.The incumbent directs education programs to coding staff that support regulatory compliance, and clinical documentation improvement for accurate and complete coding, to substantiate reimbursement. In conjunction with the coding educator the position is responsible for creating and maintaining a coding trainee program.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.Bachelors Degree from an accredited college is required or may substitute degree with years of experience on a year for year basis. Experience: Requires a minimum of 5 years ICD-9 and CPT coding management/leadership levelPreferred ICD-10 experience Certifications: RHIA or RHIT is required or willing to obtain.CCS preferred. Preferred ICD-10 certified. Computer/Typing: Must be proficient Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook,PowerPoint, Excel and Word andhave the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

This person creates and oversees all activities related to multi-facility inpatient and outpatient coding, rehabilitation, and Skilled Nursing coding; maintains a close working relationship with Revenue Integrity and Hospital Operations management to support coding accuracy that is consistent with industry standards and in compliance with the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, including coordination with Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure maximum MS-DRG reimbursement. This person is responsible for implementation of on-site and remote coding staff and support programs.

This person will be accountable for developing/maintaining a culture of service, financial discipline and fiscal responsibility, compliance, ethics and integrity; and maintains knowledge of and assures departmental compliance with Principles of Responsibility, policies and procedures, applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.This responsibility is expressed through monitoring, audits, reporting of findings and education to the appropriate parties.

This person would oversee the reporting of prospective audit presentations to Leadership in conjunction with Coding and Performance plan. This would include reporting on denial management and A/R impacts.

This position seeks to support the integrity of coding.This person assesses and maintains impact of current compliance activities and evaluates risk factors of coding and documentation practices; and uses understanding of interrelationships among systems across functional areas to redesign processes, improve efficiency, and ensure optimal results for the future.

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