Inpatient Coding Manager (Salaried, Full Time)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2684, North Stanton Avenue, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, 72703, United States
Organization Overview
Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas. Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Situated in Fayetteville, consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country, our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.
We employ over 3,400 team members and serve the region with more than 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence, including the J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute, Walker Heart Institute, Women and Infants Center, Total Joint Center, and Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2684, North Stanton Avenue, Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, 72703, United States
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOrganize, direct, and coordinate daily job functions of the inpatient coding teams
- check_circleEducate providers and healthcare professionals on proper documentation practices for accurate billing
- check_circleCollaborate with clinical quality teams to ensure accurate capture of outcomes data and measures
- check_circlePerform continuous quality and compliance reviews of coded records to ensure accuracy
- check_circleDevelop and maintain department policies, procedures, and training materials for coders
- check_circleEnsure all inpatient coding processes comply with state and federal regulatory requirements
- check_circleConduct ongoing performance assessments of staff competency and provide timely feedback
- check_circleLead DRG, MCC/CC, HCC, and risk adjustment coding efforts using advanced coding knowledge
- check_circleEnforce the use of physician queries to clarify documentation as appropriate
- check_circleCoordinate with central billing and clinical documentation improvement programs to resolve coding issues
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
- verifiedBachelor's degree preferred
- verifiedAHIMA credentials (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (CPPM, CPMA, CRC, COC, CPC, or CPC-H) required within 1 year
- verifiedMinimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree
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