Description

The Health Information Management Coding Manager provides day-to-day oversight, direction and management for the hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient or professional fee coding functions at Carle. The Coding Manager ensures the quality, accuracy and timeliness of all the coding completed within Health Information Management. The position is responsible for planning, analyzing and development of operations, procedures and processes with respect to coding. Position also acts as a liaison and consultant for other departments with respect to coding and coding regulatory requirements. The coding manager is responsible for yearly cost center budgeting and advises the HIM Director in the area of coding, coding education, coding software, coding staffing and budgeting. The coding manager is responsible to ensure appropriate staffing for all areas coded by Health Information Management

Requirements

Certifications:

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or 
Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or 
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) or 
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or 
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or 
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or 
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: Related Field 

Work Experience:

Coding - 5 years 
Supervisory or Management - 3 years 

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

Strong background in CPT, HCPCS and ICD coding