Position will have responsibilities for both Fairview and Lutheran Hospitals.
**PLEASE do not submitt candidates that do not have certifications as listed in the job description below.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of HIS, the Outpatient Coding Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating employees in the following work areas: Ambulatory Surgery coding, Emergency Department coding and billing, and Referred Outpatient coding for Fairview and Lutheran hospitals in compliance with official ICD-9-CM and CPT guidelines, CMS requirements, APC assignment and data abstraction; functions in a consultative role to all outpatient coding areas that do not report to the Director of HIS. Provides customized education for coders routinely and, as requested, for Patient Access, Patient Financial Services, Physicians, Nursing and Ancillary Health Services to improve compliant and appropriate coding. Facilitates the timely process of responding to Caremedic issues and other Patient Financial Services issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Completion of a 4-year college curriculum In Health Information Management or a 2-year college curriculum in Health Information Technology meeting accreditation standards and holding a valid registration or accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as an RHIT or RHIA. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.
Must be able to work independently under nominal supervision.
Must be capable of working cooperatively as a team member.
Must have a high degree of initiative and sound judgment.
Must be capable of working under conditions of frequent interruption and uneven workflow.
Must be capable of working cooperatively in a team effort to accomplish hospital and departmental goals.
Must possess good oral and written communications.
Must be able to supervise effectively.
Must be able to maintain and promote harmonious interdepartmental relations.
Must have a thorough knowledge of JCAHO principles, DDMP/MDI principles, and Health Information Management theory and practice.
Must be discreet in the use and divulging of confidential information.
Must be able to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
Must be able to accurately perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple demands
Must be flexible in day-to-day actions and duties.
Required Length and Type of Experience
Three (3) years previous experience in Health Information Services in a similar capacity or in managing a Coding staff.
Must have thorough understanding of the components of audits, quality improvement studies, data collection and statistical reporting.
Must have extensive background and expertise in ICD-9-CM, CPT coding, MS-DRG/APC assignment and outpatient reimbursement schemes.
Must be able to use a telephone effectively and receive or transmit messages clearly and accurately.
Must have experience in the operation of a Personal Computer.
Must be able to learn specialized software functions.
Required Licensure, Certification or Registry
Accreditation as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) with the American Health Information Management Association.
Certification as Certified Coding Specialist preferred.
Required Physical and Environmental Demands
Must have dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
Must have the ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds
Must have the ability to perform duties while sitting, walking, standing, stooping and lifting.
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