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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Job Purpose:
The Coding Manager is a leading member of the CBO Team. The position is both tactical and strategic in nature, combining a hands on, servant leadership approach, with a big picture, data-driven and strategic component. The Coding Manager’s primary responsibility is to support each team member, the team’s efforts, and professionally develop staff. The Coding Manager will be responsible for ensuring the ship is sailing in one direction and all team members priorities are aligned towards a common purpose. Coding Manager is also responsible for day to day operations, identifying trends, gathering and analyzing performance data, and producing KPI’s to measure team and individual performance.
Essential Functions: (Examples of Duties)
1. Staff and Team Development.
2. Trending, data analysis, & KPI development.
3. Day to day operations.
4. Monthly 1 on 1s with Direct Reports.
5. Department and Individual Goal Development. Last Job Description Review
6/18 6. Maintaining Fee & Allowable Schedules, in partnership with CBO Leadership and Chief Financial Administrator.
7. New Service billing, coding, and pricing research and analysis
8. Well-versed in all “Coding Specialist” job responsibilities.
9. Other Duties as assigned.
Job Requirements/Qualifications: (Describe minimum qualifications, preferred or required) Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Experience: 2 years of healthcare coding experience, 2 Years of leadership experience
Knowledge and Skills:
Licenses/Certifications: AAPC Certification – certified professional coder Working Conditions: Office environment. Use of computer, copier, fax, telephone. Physical Demands: Lifting/carrying___ Walking___ Sitting__X__ Standing____ Hearing___ Vision___ Bending___ Stooping ___Reaching ___ Other___