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Children's Healthcare of AtlantaManager, Coding Hospital & Physician Services
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Manager, Coding Hospital & Physician Services to oversee daily operations within the Hospital Coding and Physician Practice Coding departments. Operating…
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Manager, Coding Hospital & Physician Services to oversee daily operations within the Hospital Coding and Physician Practice Coding departments. Operating on a remote basis with regular Monday through Friday daytime hours, this position ensures accurate and timely coding, abstracting, and regulatory compliance across all campuses, physician services, and remote facilities. The individual in this role will direct workflow, mentor team members, handle personnel management,…
Job Description
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Manager, Coding Hospital & Physician Services to oversee daily operations within the Hospital Coding and Physician Practice Coding departments. Operating on a remote basis with regular Monday through Friday daytime hours, this position ensures accurate and timely coding, abstracting, and regulatory compliance across all campuses, physician services, and remote facilities. The individual in this role will direct workflow, mentor team members, handle personnel management, and provide ongoing education to coders, physicians, and clinical staff regarding documentation and billing practices.
This role suits professionals with a strong background in health information management or coding management who can analyze trends, resolve systemic issues, manage budgets, and collaborate with the Director, HIS & Coding. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is recognized as a leading children's healthcare system dedicated to putting patients and employees first.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the Hospital Coding Department and Physician Practice Coding Department to maintain data integrity and steady workflow.
- Investigate coding questions, deliver coder feedback, and guarantee prompt correction of coding edits and errors.
- Oversee simultaneous coding audits and ensure audited areas align with departmental policies.
- Monitor aging and discharged-not-billed accounts so coding stays timely and meets performance benchmarks.
- Evaluate coding accuracy, productivity, and available clinical documentation through regular audits.
- Plan and conduct educational programs regarding coding and clinical documentation best practices for staff.
- Handle employee hiring, training, performance appraisals, workflow direction, and problem resolution.
- Analyze trends to spot variations in documentation practices and case mix index.
- Examine claim denials and rejections related to coding and medical necessity to establish corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with Information Systems & Technology and Coding Supervisors to distribute code updates to staff.
- Track and reconcile budgeted expenditures and identify operational cost savings.
- Participate in Internal Audit Process exit conferences and mentor team members for professional development.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in health information management or coding management within a hospital or physician practice or clinic setting.
- Pass the Basic Microsoft Office Skill Assessment at eighty percent or higher during the pre-employment process.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or a related healthcare field, or three years of managerial experience in Health Information Management or Coding.
- Registered Health Information Administrator certification.
- Registered Health Information Technician certification.
- Certified Coding Specialist certification.
- Certified Coding Specialist - Physician certification.
- Certified Professional Coder certification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting indicates a remote worker assignment.
What work schedule does this job follow?
The position operates Monday through Friday with a shift start time of 8:00 AM and a shift end time of 4:30 PM.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have three years of experience in health information management or coding management in a hospital or physician practice or clinic setting, and must pass a basic Microsoft Office skill assessment during the interview process.
What certifications are accepted for this position?
Accepted credentials include RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC.
Does the posting specify the salary range?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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