Market Coding Manager-Dallas, TX

Tenet Patient Financial Services is currently hiring for a Market Coding Manager in the Dallas area. As a Market Coding Manager, you will report to the Regional HIM Operations Director and be responsible for the following:Overall accuracy and propriety of the PFS market coding practice, manages the coding functions and staff at multiple facilities in a given market, monitors facility and market performance, performs quality audits, provide education and training to staff, ensures current coding practices are in place, ensures compliance with CMS, other regulatory agency guidelines, and Tenet coding guidelines. Also responsible for the improvement of coding processes in order to optimize performance. Oversees and manages the collaborated coding function and staff at multiple facilities in a given market: Monitors the coding staff and tracks their required coding accuracy, eTenet requirement, Educational updates, and in-services. Develop standards of performance for the coding staff. Evaluates performance and skill knowledge of employees and continually monitors competency. Organizes and reviews charts for Tenet Coding Audits and prepares action plans in response to audit findings. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and prioritization of projects and job functions for the most efficient use of time and staff. Coordinates and utilizes the SMART System as a tracking tool for monitoring coding errors. Provide information for monthly HIM Key Indicator Report. Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes via the Encoder as necessary. Ensures that all areas of responsibility remain current and backlogs are kept to a minimum. Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for coding related information communicated at meetings and between hospital clinical personnel. Work collaboratively with the Hospital CFO, PFS Site Directors, Corporate Coding Compliance and Hospital Clinical Director. Encourages and involves others in a tactful, cooperative manner by using appropriate interpersonal communication skills and teamwork. Pursues professional growth and development keeping abreast of the latest trends in the HIM field by attending in-services, seminars, workshops, and reading current literature. Being a source of information and keeping the Hospitals abreast of the latest trends.  

QualificationsAdvanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding principles and rules Must willing to travel to local facility hospitals about 35% Intermediate knowledge of disease processes Intermediate knowledge of DRG classification and reimbursement structures Familiar with regulations regarding coding, compliance, and DRG/APC assignment. Computer applications, federal and state laws regarding patient confidentiality, and terminal digit numbering. Adheres to corporate, regional, hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Ability to communicate and form working relationships with coding staff at all facilities, physicians, physician office staff, Administration, HIM, Tenet PFS regional coding staff and the public Effective written and verbal communication skills Coding proficiency demonstrated by successful completion of Tenet coding exercise Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient work flow Capacity to work independently Good visual acuity Ensures that Remote Coders comply with Tenet policies regarding Physical Work Space Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations (Non-Clinical) Complies with all policies and procedures that pertain to HIPAA including the minimum necessary requirements for this position. Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient/employee/facility/corporate information 100% of time Ability to manage a virtual staff. Demonstrates accountability for all areas managed.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE5 years experience as an acute care inpatient coder in ICD-9-CM and CPT required. At least 3-5 years of management experience preferred. Must have experience with inpatient and outpatient coding in an acute care hospital setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required. Bachelor/Associate degree in Health Information Management and accredited by the American Health Information Management  Association (AHIMA) Preferred

Tenet Patient Financial Services offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes employee stock purchase, 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, long term care, disability and life insurance