Manager-Coding

The Manager Coding reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This health system position manages a group of professionals supporting all campuses including NMH LFH CDH Delnor Kishwaukee Valley West Marianjoy and Centegra and is responsible for their recruitment coaching performance management and salary administration.  The system position requires visibility at all sites and frequent rounding across all regions to maintain successful relationships with colleagues and executive leadership.  The system position also works closely with all physician group (NMG RMG KPG etc.) leadership relating to coding practices and function integration.  Additionally this system position is responsible for continuous demonstration of ongoing compliance with HIPAA TJC CMS IDPH Illinois Administration Code and other regulatory agencies for NMHC.

This position is responsible for the successful management of department metrics for coding.  Consistent measurement of severity of illness and risk of mortality must be captured within the medical record to assure best quality performance and representation of care provided.  In addition quality coding practices must be maintained and measured to assure account receivables result in favorable net revenue to the organization.

The system manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned projects and takes projects from original concept through final implementation and interfaces with all areas affected by the project.

Responsibilities :

• The Manager of Coding is an expert in clinical documentation coding practices and the associated regulatory requirements assuring consistent compliance.
• The use of technology and other tools to optimize documentation must be continually evaluated.
• This role is responsible for managing overall Coding operations.
• The Manager is responsible for leading efforts to assure effective workflow process design for clinical documentation interventions which promote accurate and timely documentation.
• In addition coding practices must remain compliant consistent and timely to successfully impact the net revenue to the organization.
• The key to this role is the ability to compel changes in documentation to facilitate accurate representations of patient characteristics within the medical record so that process and outcome measures based on documentation reflect performance accurately.
• A collaborative effort must be managed and maintained with all system leaders of Coding and Clinical Documentation of Northwestern Medicine to assure continuity in system practices for the Coding and Clinical Documentation teams across regions.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1