Inpatient Hospital Coding Manager
Core
Managing the enterprise coding department to ensure financial viability, compliance, and optimal reimbursement for patient claims across WVU Medicine.
Role type
Senior manager of healthcare coding operations
Builds
Enterprise coding processes and revenue cycle performance
Domain
Healthcare administration / Revenue cycle management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, financial analysis, process improvement, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, budget management, data analysis, policy development, audit management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Finance/Business/Healthcare Admin, AHIMA or AAPC coding certification
Technologies
Hospital information systems, revenue cycle applications
Responsibilities
Direct staff and operations of the coding department; hold staff accountable for performance targets; develop high-performing teams; maintain understanding of coding metrics and lead plan building; lead strategic plan objectives; design and monitor KPIs for cash flow; evaluate operational effectiveness; develop relationships with providers and clinics; develop and manage policies and procedures; provide revenue management reports; manage operational expenses and budgets; work with IT on system implementations; address operating issues hindering cash flow; arrange billing/coding audits; ensure ethical standards and transparency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight