IP Coding Manager job in Houston, TX
Houston, TX CorTech LLC
| Job Ref: | 374035 |
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CorTech LLC |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits: | 57.50/Per Hour |
| Remote: | No |
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| City: | Houston, TX |
| Post Code: | 77002 |
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JobsRUs.com is seeking to hire an IP Coding Manager for our client! Benefits Available! Weekly Pay! Fully Remote! 3 Month Contract Pay Rate - $57.50/hr 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Job Description The IP Coding Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operations of the Acute Inpatient Coding department, ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant assignment of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG, and other applicable coding classifications. This role provides leadership, guidance, and performance management for coding staff while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and organizational coding regulations. The IP Coding Manager partners closely with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Revenue Cycle, Compliance, Quality, and Health Information Management (HIM) teams to optimize coding accuracy, reimbursement integrity, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management * Manage and oversee Acute Inpatient Coding operations, ensuring productivity, quality, and turnaround time goals are consistently met. * Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for coding professionals. * Monitor team performance through regular audits, quality reviews, and productivity assessments. * Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and best practices to support coding excellence. * Foster a collaborative and positive team environment while maintaining accountability and high performance standards. * Conduct staff training, education, and competency assessments to ensure ongoing professional development. Coding Operations * Ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, and other required coding classifications for acute inpatient encounters. * Monitor coding workflows and work queues to ensure timely completion of coding activities. * Resolve complex coding issues and provide guidance on challenging cases. * Maintain compliance with all coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and payer-specific rules. * Collaborate with revenue cycle leadership to identify and address coding-related reimbursement opportunities and risks. Compliance & Quality * Oversee coding quality assurance programs, including routine audits and corrective action plans. * Analyze coding accuracy trends and implement improvement initiatives. * Ensure compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements. * Support internal and external audits and respond to audit findings as needed. * Monitor coding denials and partner with appropriate stakeholders to reduce coding-related denials. CDI & Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams to improve documentation quality and coding accuracy. * Support CDI initiatives and documentation improvement strategies. * Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, compliance teams, and operational leadership to resolve documentation and coding concerns. * Participate in revenue integrity, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. Reporting & Analytics * Generate and analyze coding productivity, quality, and financial performance reports. * Identify trends, opportunities, and operational risks through data analysis. * Present findings and recommendations to HIM and Revenue Cycle leadership. * Support strategic initiatives designed to improve coding efficiency and reimbursement outcomes. Required Qualifications * Associate?s degree in Health Information Management or related field required; Bachelor?s degree preferred. * RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification required. * Minimum of 4 years of coding management experience. * Minimum of 3 years of Acute Inpatient Coding experience. * Strong leadership experience managing coding teams and coding operations. * Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and inpatient reimbursement methodologies. * Strong understanding of coding compliance, regulatory requirements, and audit processes. * Experience working within EPIC electronic medical record systems. Preferred Qualifications * Previous oversight or partnership with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) programs. * Experience with Solventum Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) solutions. * Experience utilizing PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Smart 2.0 software. * Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field. * Additional coding credentials (CCS, CCS-P, or equivalent) preferred. Technical Skills * EPIC EMR * ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding * MS-DRG & APR-DRG Methodologies * Solventum CAC (preferred) * PwC Smart 2.0 (preferred) * Microsoft Office Suite * Coding Quality Auditing and Reporting Tools Core Competencies * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to evaluate complex information and make sound decisions. * Positive leadership style with strong team-building capabilities. * Collaborative approach and ability to work cooperatively across departments. * Strong organizational and time-management skills. * Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Experience Summary * 4+ years of Coding Management experience required. * 3+ years of Acute Inpatient Coding experience required. * Proven coding leadership experience in an acute care hospital environment required. | |
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