Inpatient Coding Manager- Coding and Documentation

Inpatient Coding Manager
- Coding and Documentation

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- Coding and Documentation role at Health First

• Must reside in the state of Florida.

The Inpatient Coding Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, overseeing, and managing all inpatient coding departmental activities. This includes accurate data collection for appropriate reimbursement, educational activities, compliance and auditing, performance improvement, reimbursement‑related concerns, staffing and training, information technology, and denial management – supporting the IDN in all matters related to facility inpatient coding.

• Manage daily operations, scheduling, time & attendance, and workflow strategies.
• Maintain discharged not final coded (DNFC) at acceptable goals.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert on inpatient coding issues, documentation standards, Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), and coding compliance.
• Manage selection, hiring, onboarding, and performance management of direct reports, including goal setting, coaching, developing, and evaluating performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate monthly inpatient coding department meetings and educational sessions.
• Manage the activities of outsourced coding services by reconciling billing statements and monitoring ongoing regulatory compliance and departmental standards.
• Represent the Coding & Documentation Services department in all computer technology functions needed for departmental efficiency and data collection, acting as a superuser for all coding software applications.
• Supervise and monitor all inpatient coding/coder quality auditing functions, implementing effective action plans according to audit results in a timely manner.
• Generate and coordinate ongoing management reports of coding productivity statistics, monitoring individual and departmental productivity, and modifying schedules to ensure goals are met.
• Manage and update the inpatient coders on yearly IPPS updates, including revisions to ICD‑10 CM/PCS and DRG regulations, maintaining coding compliance with OIG, CMS, and other governing bodies.
• Examine current trends and emerging technologies in the inpatient coding field and report them appropriately.
• Participate in departmental and IDN committees and taskforces as assigned.
• Comply with patient confidentiality guidelines, including HIPAA regulations, code of conduct, and standards of behavior.

• Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that ties into the mission and vision of Health First.
• Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback, and support to foster and strengthen growth and development of an effective, high‑performing team.
• Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization while creating stronger buy‑in and urgency.
• Demonstrate openness to diverse ideas, create inclusivity, and encourage collaboration across teams.
• Recruit, select, grow, and retain highly engaged, high‑performing, diverse and inclusive associates.
• Contribute to and support the strategic direction and demonstrate financial acumen for areas of responsibility.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of inpatient coding or clinical documentation experience.
• Licensure:
  None.
• Certification:
  Any one of the following:
  Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP), Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS).
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to analyze complex clinical scenarios and apply strong critical thinking skills.
  • Knowledge of DRG structures, documentation requirements, case‑mix index, and encoder applications.
  • Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and vendors.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Health Information…