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Description: The Director of Coding will supervise a staff consisting of a Quality Officer, Coding Manager and sixteen (16) coders. Responsibilities will include: overseeing the query and circle back process including: selection, implementation, and maintenance of coding system. This individual will report directly to the Physician Contracting Officer. The successful candidate will provide coder and departmental education and mentoring (such as 3M application for Coding and Reimbursement). Must have the ability to demonstrate a proven track record with Coding and Reimbursement (coding all specialties, denials, audits as well as coding audits). Will perform work flow analysis of existing departmental systems to improve efficiency. Conducts ongoing quality control reviews of medical records; provides back up coding as necessary; and ensures overall DRG accuracy for the facility, etc. Ability to interact well with Medical Staff, Clinical Staff and Administration to promote cooperation between the areas of Medical Records and other ancillary departments, such as: Tumor Registry, Case Management, Patient Accounting and Quality Resource Management, etc. Requirements: CCS, RHIA or RHIT required. Must have extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. Extensive knowledge of DRG systems required and an understanding of CMS and Fiscal Intermediary Local Medical Review policies required. Must be knowledgeable and able to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. Associate or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred; Five years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred; two years supervisory experience preferred. |
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