Manager, Coding

Coding Manager

The Coding Manager is responsible for the operational coding functions within the Health Information Management Department for the respective markets and acute care facilities. This includes recruitment, planning, organizing, staffing, oversight, orientation, ongoing training, evaluations, coaching, and development of all coding staff. Is responsible for meeting the coding associate Revenue Cycle Goals as determined by the Company while complying with all regulatory and governmental requirements. Assists with the development of strategic and operational coding related goals for the system.

Job Responsibilities :

• Interviews and recruits staff; provides orientation for new employees; prepares staffing schedules, and completes timely mid year and performance reviews.
• Collaborates with the Coding Education and Quality Coordinator to assure on the job training is carried out for all job duties of staff directly under his / her supervision. Monitors the progress of new employees, ensuring competency has been met. Provides timely, clear, constructive feedback.
• Responsible for coordinating and managing all activities relative to coding and abstracting of records while ensuring compliance with all regulatory rules and the American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines. Maintains knowledge of industry, federal, state, and system requirements and communicates and incorporates such into the day to day activities.
• Monitors productivity in order to ensure that work performance meets standards of the job and assists with resolution of day-to-day problems that may have a negative impact on staff.
• Fosters an environment of professional growth and development by being a "continual learner" and encourages on-going development of others.
• Rewards and coaches employees, and when necessary, administers disciplinary action for infractions of Mercy Policies.
• Conducts regular update meetings for staff to ensure that all employees receive appropriate communication regarding departmental, hospital, market, and company changes / events.
• Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with members of the Medical Staff, Executive Team, Revenue Cycle Leadership, other ancillary departments and peers.
• Provides a harmonious working relationship, promoting empowerment, that also inspires, motivates and models supportive behaviors, that result in higher level of productivity and an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Assists in the development of Revenue Cycle goals, objectives, and policies / procedures, and participates in various committees on an as needed basis as the subject matter expert for coding related issues.

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