Medical Records Coding Manager supervises and trains a team of medical coders to ensure medical records are coded with accuracy and completeness. Ensures medical records coding operations follow the latest guidelines and compliance standards. Being a Medical Records Coding Manager maintains required documentation and confidentiality of patient records. Implements processes for coding operations that support the needs of other healthcare partners. Additionally, Medical Records Coding Manager develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest ICD and CPT coding versions and ensures coders receive updates and training on classification or guideline changes. Is a certified medical coder and the exact type of coding certification may vary based on the clinical setting or a medical specialty focus. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, a related field, or equivalent. Depending on the setting typically requires the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. May additionally have the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Medical Records Coding Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Medical Records Coding Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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To provide financial education to JRMC staff in collaboration with coding, Revenue Cycle and Compliance leadership. Facilitates the learning process of coding and documentation education for coders and clinicians. Responsible for identifying educational/learning needs, planning and implementing classes/educational programs and evaluating success of educational offerings. Defines instructional, learning or performance objectives. Determines best practice educational strategies and executes these strategies by designing and maintaining training programs and material.
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Requires associate degree and five or more years of coding experience. Required to hold a coding certificate, CCA, RHIT or higher issued certificate from AHIMA. Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPS coding guidelines and medical terminology.
Five or more years of coding and/or medical billing experience depending on education which demonstrates progressively more responsibility required; three months on-the-job training.
Background check is required.