What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Manager position at CoxHealth?
Summary
Best in Class Work Environment
- 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
- America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 – Newsweek
- Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 – Newsweek
- Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 – Newsweek
- Best Employers for New Grads 2023 – Forbes
- Best Employers by State – Missouri – 2023 – Forbes
Benefits
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
- No cost eCare visits
- Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement with employer match up to 7%
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
- CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
- Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
Job Summary
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- Reporting to the Director of Coding/CDI/UR (facility services), the Manager of Coding HIM is responsible for the daily operations for both the acute services within CoxHealth. This is outpatient for all hospitals and clinics. The manager will work directly with the coding supervisors, and be a point of contact for questions from different areas. This includes managing relationships and facilitating processes and questions for the physicians and other areas our department supports. It is expected to work closely with Coding Director and support in department strategy, mentorship, tactics and improvement efforts.
Job Requirements
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Education
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Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree OR 8 years related experience in lieu of degree.
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Experience
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Required: At least 2 years’ leadership in Coding/HIM or related experience.
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Skills
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Must be able to work effectively with staff, public and external agencies
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Medical Terminology
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Proficient in CPT/HCPCS coding, ICD, Medicare guidelines, medical terminology and claims processing.
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Must have the ability to take initiative and to exercise good judgement and decision- making
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Problem solving, critical thinking, conflict management, negotiation and personal development
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Required: CPC, RHIT, CCS, COC or CIC (must be obtained within 3 months of hire)Preferred: CPPM or RHIA
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