OP Coding Manager (Remote based in US)

The Manager, HIM Coding; functions under the direction of the National Coding Director. Responsible for day-to-day operational management of the Coding Coordinators, including productivity and quality monitoring, timecard reconciliation, and performance management. Responsible for management of the RED worklist and Rapid Response processes and tracks and trends issues for escalation and resolution. In addition, the Manager, HIM Coding ensures all facilities are properly staffed and productive in order to meet and sustain Tenet DNFC goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs coding quality reviews and tracks, trends, and manages coding quality performance to Tenet standard.
• Responsible for the scheduling of Coders, DNFC Specialists, Leads, and Coding Coordinators to ensure metrics for coder productivity and DNFC are met.
• Responsible for ensuring coding team meets and maintains the Tenet standard for coding quality. Provides performance management/corrective action for productivity and quality to all direct reports.
• Responsible for mentoring Corporate Coding Supervisors or Leads, Coders, DNFC Specialists, and Coding Coordinators in their roles and perform coding education and training orientation in collaboration with the Director of Coding.
• Attends facility DNFC/B meetings and reports on DNFC performance. Accountable for DNFC performance, reporting, and follow-up to leadership.

Required:

• Thorough knowledge of ICD- 10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding principles associated with Official Coding Guidelines and regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of disease processes, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and knowledge of reimbursement structures.
• Experience with resolving coding edits, including, application of modifiers, charge reconciliation, E&M level assignment, medical necessity, and LCD/NCD requirements.
• Ability to create and analyze reports for gaps, trends, and other areas of opportunity.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with encoders and computerized abstracting systems.
• Organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient work flow.
• Capacity to work independently.
• Associates Degree in Health Information Management or associated healthcare field of study
• Minimum of three- four years of outpatient coding experience •
• Three to Five years of coding leadership experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or associated healthcare field of study.
• Five or more years of inpatient coding experience.
• Five or more years of directly leading large coding teams in a complex health system.
• RHIA and CCS

Compensation and Benefit Information

Compensation

• Pay: $85,280-$136,032 annually. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Position may be eligible for an Annual Incentive Plan bonus of 10%-25% depending on role level.
• Management level positions may be eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Benefits

The following benefits are available, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, AD&D and business travel insurance
• Manager Time Off – 20 days per year
• Discretionary 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
• For Colorado employees, paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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