Manager, HIM Coding
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: Oakland
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionSummarySUMMARY: Under general supervision, the
Manager, HIM Coding provides daily oversight of facility coding
staff, and the HIM Audit Coordinator. This role will ensure
accuracy, consistency and efficiency in relation to code assignment
for reimbursement and reporting purposes. Performs related duties
as assigned.DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following
are the duties performed by employees in this classification.
However, employees may perform other related duties at an
equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed
by each individual in the classification.1. Communicating with
physicians and health care professionals including CDI (Clinical
Documentation Improvement) to clarify supportive documentation for
code assignment.2. Ensures accurate reporting to OSHPD (Office of
Statewide Health Planning and Development). 3. Serves on a variety
of committees and attends professional meetings.4. Monitoring
governmental and insurance industry information for correct code
assignments. 5. Ensures timely response to coding audits and
appeals.6. Performs quality reviews for coding staff in order to
validate code and reimbursement assignments.7. Provides daily
oversight and supervision of the HIM coding staff, including
outsourced vendor coders.8. Provides daily oversight and
supervision of the HIM Audit Coordinator.9. Training coding staff,
providing educational seminars for health care staff.10. Working
with the Registration, Billing, Revenue Integrity and Quality,
departments, ensures accuracy, consistency and efficiency in
relation to the visit and code assignment for reimbursement and
reporting purposes. Any combination of education and experience
that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and
abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or
certifications is qualifying.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:
Associate or Bachelor's of Science degree in business, healthcare
or related field.Minimum Experience: Five years coding experience
within a healthcare environment, including chart audit, and/or
three years supervisory experience in the Health Information
Management Department in an acute care hospital setting with an EHR
.Required Licenses/Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS).Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information
Administrator (RHIA).Information SystemsHealth Information
ServciesFull TimeDayManagementFTE: 1
Keywords: Alameda Health System, Oakland , Manager, HIM Coding, Executive , Oakland, California
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