Regional Corporate IP Coding Manager - Remote based in the US

Description

The Regional Corporate Coding Manager functions under the direction of the Director of Corporate Coding. Provides regional coding management oversight of coding operations for multiple Tenet Hospitals/Markets. 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. Performs coding quality reviews and tracks, trends, and manages coding quality performance to Tenet standard. In addition, the Regional Corporate Coding Manager ensures all facilities are properly staffed and productive in order to meet and sustain Tenet DNFC goal. Position will support Tenet corporate located in Texas.

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:

• Associates Degree in Health Information Management or associated healthcare field of study.
• Minimum of four years of inpatient coding experience.
• One year of coding leadership experience.
• RHIT and/or CCS credential.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD- 10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding principles associated with Official Coding Guidelines and regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of disease processes, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and knowledge of DRG classification and reimbursement structure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with encoders and computerized abstracting systems.
• Coding proficiency demonstrated by successful completion of Tenet coding exercise.
• Organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient workflow.
• Capacity to work independently.

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

• Pay: $85,280-$135,000 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

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