Coding Manager

Description:

Assures that coding and abstracting of all discharged patient types are completed within specified time frame. Control staffing and productivity requirements to ensure that all coding responsibilities and goals are met. Assures that the A130 is reviewed daily and reconciled. Manager will select, train, and mentor high quality employees, promote positive working relationships, assist in the evaluation of the coding program.

Ensures Kronos is updated daily to reflect accurate productivity. Assures that the coding staff has a 95% accuracy rate of assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. Assures that the coding staff is following all coding guidelines. Assures that a 95% accuracy rate in DRG assignment per HCFA guidelines are assigned by the coding staff. Charts to be rechecked after the physician completes them to assure the codes match the final diagnoses.

All discrepancies are to be resolved with the physician and coder and rebilled if there is a payment difference. Provides regular feedback to each employee on an ongoing basis and during the annual evaluation period. Provides statistics for the monthly HOT report with 95% accuracy and within 3 business days of month end close. Responsible for tracking daily attendance, vacation and sick days.

The OSHPD report is reviewed, corrected and submitted in the required time frames as stated by the State of Ca. Knowledge of all Coding computer systems to include the HPF and Cerner systems. Advanced knowledge of all coding guidelines as well as our coding P&P’s. Misc.duties as assigned by Director.

Qualifications:

CCS required with RHIT/RHIA preferred.

Description:

Assures that coding and abstracting of all discharged patient types are completed within specified time frame. Control staffing and productivity requirements to ensure that all coding responsibilities and goals are met. Assures that the A130 is reviewed daily and reconciled. Manager will select, train, and mentor high quality employees, promote positive working relationships, assist in the evaluation of the coding program.

Ensures Kronos is updated daily to reflect accurate productivity. Assures that the coding staff has a 95% accuracy rate of assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. Assures that the coding staff is following all coding guidelines. Assures that a 95% accuracy rate in DRG assignment per HCFA guidelines are assigned by the coding staff. Charts to be rechecked after the physician completes them to assure the codes match the final diagnoses.

All discrepancies are to be resolved with the physician and coder and rebilled if there is a payment difference. Provides regular feedback to each employee on an ongoing basis and during the annual evaluation period. Provides statistics for the monthly HOT report with 95% accuracy and within 3 business days of month end close. Responsible for tracking daily attendance, vacation and sick days.

The OSHPD report is reviewed, corrected and submitted in the required time frames as stated by the State of Ca. Knowledge of all Coding computer systems to include the HPF and Cerner systems. Advanced knowledge of all coding guidelines as well as our coding P&P’s. Misc.duties as assigned by Director.

Qualifications:

CCS required with RHIT/RHIA preferred.


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