Inpatient (Acute Hospital) Corporate Coding Director (Remote based in US)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the performance of coding operations and services.  Ensure adequate resources and staffing for consistent coverage of engagements.  Manages service line performance, as well as engagement, quality, and productivity standards.  Interfaces directly with Tenet hospitals at a corporate level.  Serves as the critical link in managing relationships with national vendor partners.  Identifies and develops additional business development opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations:

• Supports coding team by providing appropriate educational resources.  Interfaces with both Tenet corporate and facility leadership.  
• Ensure adequate staffing for consistent coding team coverage. Ensure corporate standards for business unit human resources are aligned with predetermined qualifications, competence and performance expectations; ensure consistent application of policies/procedures pertaining to human resources management.  Monitor and maintain compliance with DNFB/C and FBNE targets. 
• Continually assess and improve the financial and operational performance through data analysis and support the implementation of sustainable performance improvement initiatives.

Monitoring 

• Monitors coding quality in accordance with applicable Tenet monitoring policies.  Coordinates feedback with Corporate leadership, HIM leadership, Compliance, Facilities, and other appropriate parties.  
• Works with coding audit team to prepare action plans in response to audit findings.  Ensure compliance with Tenet -required educational updates and in-services.  
  Average coding quality standard of =/>95% accuracy per monitoring period both individually and as a service line.

Business Development:

• Participate as directed in business expansion and targeted growth activities.
• Directs the development of tactical plans and operating budgets to achieve strategic goals; monitor progress toward goals throughout the year.

Professional Development:  

• Researches and monitors healthcare regulatory standards.  Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for coding related information communicated at meetings and between Tenet Corporate and facility teams and leadership.
• Attends relevant coding workshops to stay abreast of new and changing technologies.  Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM, ICD-PCS and CPT coding.  
• Attends any mandatory coding seminars. Participates as needed in Quarterly Coding Updates and coding conference calls.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required: 

• Strong leadership and communication skills, problem solving abilities; good knowledge of medical records systems (paper, hybrid, and electronic)
• Ability to build and maintain team dynamics
• Strong computer applications knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be fluent in general information technologies; significant level of autonomy; must be self-directed.
• Implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of the services
• High Level knowledge of Coding processes and nomenclatures. 
• Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient workflow
• Capacity to work independently in a virtual office setting or at facility setting if required to travel for assignment.
• Able to operate computer keyboard, mouse and other peripherals as appropriate to accomplish coding & abstracting duties.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical coding set forth by AHIMA and monitors coding team for violations and reports as areas of concern are identified.  
• Maintains knowledge of current professional coding certification requirements and promotes recruitment and retention of certified staff in coding positions.
• Support the collaboration between coding, CDI, Quality, compliance and medical staff. 
• Works collaboratively with CDI, quality and other facility leaders

Preferred:

• Successfully demonstrates leadership of large coding teams for complex multi-hospital systems
• Competency in all facets of coding related t IP, OP, ED, and pro-fee

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required: 

• Seven (7) years of recent experience in HIM and/or coding leadership work in the field.
• Bachelor degree in Health Information Management and or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 10 years in a comparable position. 
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Management (RHIA) professional certification

Preferred: