Coding Coordinator (Up to $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS )

The Coding Coordinator has the responsibility of daily operations of all inpatient and outpatient coding and reimbursement within the Medical Record Dept. of the hospital. The Coding Coordinator will monitor daily coding productions, DNFB and Outpatient Exception Report as it relates to coding. The coding Coordinator will be responsible for the concurrent and retrospective monitoring of documentation quality for accurate coding and will provide educational feedback to care providers related to coding guidelines and documentation specificity. It will be the responsibility of the Coding Coordinator to review medical record documentation and monitor the appropriateness of physician queries with the overall goal of improving physician documentation through physician education and feedback. The Coding Coordinator will serve on hospital committees for documentation purposes and coding related issues. The Coding Coordinator works in conjunction with the Director on policies, procedures, job descriptions, job evaluations, budget planning, budget monitoring, staffing and training of new employees. The computerized medical record will offer opportunities and challenges to the Coding Coordinator. The Coding Coordinator performs duties in support of the Medical Center mission to ensure the highest quality of patient care in an economically sound and efficient manner.REQUIREMENTS Registered Health Information Administrator, or Registered Health Information Technician, or Certified Coding Specialist Certification. Must have a strong background in all inpatient and outpatient coding and reimbursement systems. A strong background in ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding and Classification Systems, Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Medicine and Medical Terminology is required. Supervisory experience of 2 years or more in an acute care hospital setting. Experience in Alternative settings is helpful. Must be detail orientated, strong communication skills and strong computer skills.
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