Manager, Health Information Management, Coding

Overview

The Health Information Management Coding Manager provides day-to-day oversight, direction and management for the hospital inpatient and hospital outpatient functions within the Carle Health system. 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

Qualifications

Certifications :

• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) 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 :

Hospital Inpatient (Acute Care) and Outpatient Coding - 5 years

Experience leading a large remote workforce - 45 FTE or greater

Strong background in CPT, HCPCS and ICD coding

Ability to function as an educator and advisor to physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

Communicates effectively with internal and external customers

Supervises and manages all inpatient and outpatient coding activities and staff for The Carle Health system

Manages HIM physician advisors to ensure flow of queries and chart reviews.

Reviews and follows up on all PRO / Insurance review correspondence related to medical record documentation and coding.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. - For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $40.88per hour - $70.31per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.