Mgr, Hospital Coding - Inpatient

at NorthShore University Health System in Warrenville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: Manager, Hospital Coding-Inpatient
Location: Warrenville, IL
Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours

A Job Summary:
Provides leadership to all aspects of inpatient/outpatient coding. Works in collaboration with clinical documentation specialists, health care providers, registration, HIM (medical records), quality, compliance, and patient accounts. Provide high quality, accurate and compliant coding, DRG assignment, and abstracting of medical information for appropriate reimbursement. Promote and adhere to the system and coding department mission, vision, and values. Facilitate employee engagement, communication, and direction. Foster professional development for all coding and leadership staff.

What you will do:

Develops and maintains relationships with physicians, clinical staff, and other hospital staff.

Acts as a resource for department and other hospital personnel in identifying and resolving issues related to accurate coding and reimbursement.

Prepares reports and statistical analyses appropriate to each facility.

Develop and monitor ongoing mechanisms to ensure quality coding across the system.

Develops short- and long-range KPI goals and objectives for inpatient/outpatient coding.

Develops, recommends, and administers policy and procedures of inpatient/outpatient coding.

Review and approve recommendations of changes in established procedures.

Interviews, hires, and evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges subordinate personnel. Provides guidance to supervisory personnel in resolving difficult employee relations issues.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

Ensures compliance with governmental and third-

What you will need:

Education: Associates Degree Required or Bachelors Degree Health Administration Preferred

Certifications: RHIT/RHIA

Experience: A minimum of three years of hospital inpatient/outpatient coding experience

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit https://www.endeavorhealth.org/careers.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (https://www.endeavorhealth.org/careers) to better understand how

Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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