Medical Coding Manager
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Pride Health is hiring a Coding Manager to support our client’s medical facility in Dover, DE . This is a Permanent/FT opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! Job Title: Coding Manager Location: Dover, DE Employment Type: Permanent/Full-Time Shift: Days, Full Time Annual Salary Range: $67,000 - $110,000 DOE General Summary: Systematically reviews medical coding for all patient types to determine that the coding for all diagnosis and procedures, especially those in which reimbursement is DRG dependent, are submitted in a timely and accurate manner. Routinely researches, clarifies and resolves coding problems. Responsibilities:
1. Manages and oversees the entire coding process for inpatient and outpatient. 2. Manages the E/M level code assignment for the Emergency Departments. 3. Randomly reviews accounts to ensure the most appropriate MS-DRG for inpatients, APGs for Day Surgery and the most appropriate diagnosis/procedure codes on outpatients are assigned and the most appropriate E/M level. 4. Performs daily monitoring of essential Queues for timely coding of records. 5. Demonstrates knowledge of DRG payor issues, documentation opportunities, clinical documentation requirements and coding requirements. 6. Performs audits of coding staff to a. Evaluate documentation for assigned principal diagnosis, pertinent secondary diagnosis and procedures for accurate DRG assignment, risk of mortality and severity of illness b. Evaluate physician queries created for coding clarification. 7. Evaluates and interprets statistical and narrative analysis reports of department services to ensure appropriate and timely coding. 8. Manages Health Information Management coding staff. 9. Maintains accurate budget data and monitors coding staff productivity. 10. Develops and provides education to physicians and others to improve coding outcomes. 11. Performs liaison duties with EPIC to evaluate software updates and assists with testing of software changes. 12. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Associate Degree; Related field; Or two (2) years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Credential(s): Certified Coding Specialist Experience: Required: 5 years’ experience in an acute care hospital setting, 5 years coding experience
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Bachelor Degree Health Care or Health Information Technology or related field. Credential(s): Experience: Preferred: 5 years supervisory experience in an acute care hospital setting, 10 years coding experience Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts. Best Regards. Tabish Ahmad Company Description Pride Health is a leading minority-owned healthcare recruitment & staffing firm that offers highly customized business process solutions at cost-effective prices. Headquartered in New York City as a top minority supplier, PRIDE Health offers a broad geographic reach with offices throughout the U.S., India, and Brazil. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience, PRIDE has enhanced its core competency of IT staffing services by creating client-centric, cost-effective IT, and business process solutions. PRIDE serves Client-Partners in the healthcare, IT, financial services, retail and insurance industries offering both Direct Hire and Temporary Staff of Healthcare Professionals, Vendor Management Systems, IT Hardware Procurement Services, and Business Processing Outsourcing. Temporary, Contract, Per Diem & Direct Hire staffing solutions are only part of what we can offer our clients. Company Description Pride Health is a leading minority-owned healthcare recruitment & staffing firm that offers highly customized business process solutions at cost-effective prices.\r\nHeadquartered in New York City as a top minority supplier, PRIDE Health offers a broad geographic reach with offices throughout the U.S., India, and Brazil. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience, PRIDE has enhanced its core competency of IT staffing services by creating client-centric, cost-effective IT, and business process solutions. PRIDE serves Client-Partners in the healthcare, IT, financial services, retail and insurance industries offering both Direct Hire and Temporary Staff of Healthcare Professionals, Vendor Management Systems, IT Hardware Procurement Services, and Business Processing Outsourcing.\r\nTemporary, Contract, Per Diem & Direct Hire staffing solutions are only part of what we can offer our clients.