Coding Manager - Pullman Regional Hospital
1 day ago
Job description
Pay Range:
The base pay range for this position is
$84,000.00-$134,400.00 Annualhowever, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Title: Coding Manager
About the Team:
Join an inclusive Revenue Cycle team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our unique community. Our team bridges the gap between clinical care and financial health through high-quality data integrity.
Company Statement:
Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.
Position Overview:
The Coding Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and daily operations of hospital and professional coding services. This role ensures all clinical data is captured accurately, compliantly, and timely within a Critical Access Hospital environment. The Manager serves as the primary liaison between clinical documentation and the revenue cycle, ensuring that the patient's medical story is translated into accurate ICD-10 and CPT data.
A Day in the Life:
Operational Leadership: Manage daily coding operations across inpatient, outpatient, and professional services, ensuring efficient management of unbilled reports to maintain steady cash flow.
Compliance & Quality Assurance: Perform thorough medical record reviews to ensure accurate application of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems. Conduct regular audits to monitor coding accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Revenue Cycle Management: Monitor denials and coding trends to identify opportunities for process improvement. Collaborate with the billing department to resolve complex discrepancies and decrease average accounts receivable (AR) days.
Provider Education: Serve as a subject matter expert for physicians and clinical staff regarding documentation requirements and coding regulations.
Staff Development: Recruit, onboard, and coach coding staff. Develop training plans to ensure the team stays current on changing healthcare regulations and coding updates.
Technology Oversight: Manage coding workflows within electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g., Epic Community Connect) and other healthcare applications.
About You
This Job is For You if You Have:
Bachelor's or Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)..
Demonstrated experience in healthcare coding leadership or operations, with at least 3-5 years of active coding experience.
Must hold at least one recognized credential from AHIMA or AAPC (e.g., CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA).
Leadership: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a technical team.
Analytical Thinking: Expert ability to interpret complex clinical documentation and apply practical coding regulations.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders, including executives, physicians, and finance personnel.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and EMR platforms.
A Wow if You Have:
Experience specifically within a Critical Access Hospital environment.
Advanced specialty certifications (e.g., surgery, observation, or multiple specialties).
Company Perks:
Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
- Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
- Services Discount and EAP Resources
A Few More Important Points:
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.
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