System Manager, Hospital Coding

Location

Ithaca, NY | United States

Job description

Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview: The System Manager of Hospital Coding is responsible for the coding of inpatient and outpatient accounts for all hospital discharges in the system, oversees the coding teams, developing goals and objectives, and establishing policies and procedures for team operations, as well as ensuring proficiency, value and education related to professional coding guidelines. This position is responsible for positioning the Coding operation for financial and operational sustainability, and proactively identifying and responding to internal and industry trends in addition to overseeing the development and communication of established performance targets, key performance indicators, and other departmental performance goals.

What you'll do:

• - Manage coding workflow daily, assigning staff coding assignments daily for hospital discharges.
• - Perform routine coding audits, monitor coder accuracy, and implement coding education
• - Training and educating current and new staff as appropriate
• - Works with other departments and attends meetings as requested.
• - Builds team collaboration, and holds regular staffing meetings.
• - director oversight for Cayuga Medical Center and Schuyler Hospital Coding
• - Works closely with Cayuga Medical Associates HIM Department as appropriate.
• - Responsible for maintaining coding edits and bill holds. Work closely with the Revenue Cycle team as appropriate.
• - Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - Two year degree in Health Information Management or related field required. Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.

Experience - Five or more years of combined experience in coding and auditing. Ten years of extensive coding experience in a hospital setting will be accepted in lieu of a two-year degree. Two or more years of supervisory experience preferred.

Licensure - RHIT or RHIA required. CCS preferred, in addition.

Physical Requirements - The position requires a high degree of mental and visual concentration. No lifting requirements. Requires long period of sitting, with repetitive motion.

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at [email protected]

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.

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$90k - $95k