Region Manager Revenue Cycle Inpatient Coding-NW
Where You’ll Work Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Job Summary and Responsibilities Provides oversight of coding teams holding them accountable to enterprise established KPIs, including DNFC. Must be a subject matter expert in current ICD coding classification systems, reimbursement, and enterprise compliance plan. Manages staff to ensure the coding team is meeting productivity and quality standards. Develops performance improvement plans as needed. Acts as a liaison between CDI, physicians, clinical quality, patient financial services, and other departments to ensure collaborative relationships resulting in accuracy and integrity of the inpatient medical record. Oversees inpatient coding, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to compliant coding practices and regulatory requirements. Adhere to he ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA Actively monitors daily DNFC and coding work queues to ensure KPIs are met. Ensures coding team meets productivity and coding accuracy standards, develop action plans for sustained improvements and KPIs Acts as a liaison with CDI, patient financial services, patient registration, clinical staff to resolve problems and improve workflow Ability to identify and determine resolution of complex issues. Ability to troubleshoot computer issues timely while working remotely Assist CSH leadership in strategic planning and assists with the development of combined coding and CDI steering presentations Ability to communicate effectively, deliver presentations to large groups, stay organized, and demonstrate effective leadership skills Job Requirements Required Associates Other Associate’s degree in HIM or related field and 4-6 years, upon hire and 4-6 years 5 years of recent management of hospital-based coding teams (hospital, large multi-facility organization, etc.), upon hire and 4-6 years Experience in process improvement strategies and mentoring staff, upon hire and 4-6 years Previous experience effectively managing remote teams, upon hire and Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire or Registered Health Information Technician, upon hire and Certified Coding Specialist, upon hire Preferred Bachelors Other Bachelor’s degree in HIM or related field, upon hire and 3+ years of inpatient coding experience, upon hire and 4-6 years Experience working in a level I/II trauma center and/or teaching hospital with complex conditions and procedures (cardiovascular/interventional radiology, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and obstetrics/NICU), upon hire and Experience working with a CDI program, upon hire Apply To This Job