MANAGER CODING AUDIT

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team. 

Job Description

The Manager of Coding Audits will organize audits at all facilities aimed at confirming compliance with health system guidelines as well as with all regulatory agencies (OIG, HSCRC, CMS, NCCI, and OCG). The Manger of Coding Audits will be responsible for the overall auditing of all coders, auditors, and CDI staff to ensure success in coding compliance and documentation improvement.

The Manager of Coding Audits will collaborate with the Coding Manager and/or Manager of Training on the recommendation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).

The Manager of Coding Audits will work with CDI at all facilities to ensure compliance with all guidelines as well as identify opportunities in documentation improvement.

The Manager of Coding Audits will ensure all auditors have completed departmental orientation prior to performing any auditing functions.

The Manager of Coding Audits will participate in coding Roundtable (CRT) discussions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates degree Health Information Technology or related field or 7 years exp. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 5 years’ experience with coding inpatient outpatient hospital medical records.
• 3 years supervisory experience/management experience required in the coding field, supervising professional/supervisory staff. 5 years auditing experience.
• Managing Multi-facility departments preferred.
• One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), AHIMA Approved ICD10CM/PCS Trainer, Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS), Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP).
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical and organizational skills; filing systems; ability to prioritize workloads; meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure; excellent customer service skills; general office procedures; ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision; familiar with basic medical terminology; computer experience; typing ability.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.