Manager - Coding

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager - Coding is responsible for managing all abstraction and coding of the medical records in order to abstract relevant data from patient medical records and ensuring appropriate codes are assigned in accordance with the clinical coding system. The individual is also responsible for managing the relationship with finance, revenue cycle departments, registration, scheduling, case management, coding coordinators, coders, coding reconciliation specialists and compliance to resolve coding/billing issues. The role holder has responsibilities to manage the investigation and resolution of problems, complaints and incidents occurring within the coding section, and can deputize for the Chief Medical Informatics Officer whenever necessary.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for managing Inpatient / Outpatient Coding Staff.
• Manages end-to-end process activities including daily interactions with healthcare providers, medical record reviews, document processing, and data verifications.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and complete clinical data for billing, reimbursement, utilization and patient information systems
• Manages implementation of coding productivity and quality guidelines to ensure timeliness and accuracy of final bill. Assists the Manager – Coding with the review process including record review, report generation and other duties as needed
• Manages the coding reconciliation processes
• Manages and Reports the number of DRG / coding changes below Sidra’s specified threshold to the Manager - Coding
• /billing issues
• Works closely with finance to maintain AR days at an acceptable level and track the Days Not Final Billed (DNFB)
• Manages the preparation of medical records for quality assurance and medical audit purposes by providing the coding data
• Responsibility for education of all new coders and training requirements
• Defines goals and key performance indicators for each member of the team and ensures effective application of the Sidra performance management process
• Manages the planning and selection of manpower for the Coding team, in line with the business and operational plans
• Ensures high level of employee engagement and capability development by providing on-going feedback and coaching team members 
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

ESSENTIAL PREFERRED
Education Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
Experience 7+ years’ experience in coding clinical information systems inclusive of 5+ years senior lead experience in HIM / Coding
Certification and Licensure Credentialed Coder Certificate (CPC,      CCS)Registered Health Information Certificate (RHIT, RHIA)
Professional Membership
Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in ICD10 and ACHI coding for inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory surgery, observations, emergency department visits, and ancillary services
• Experience in working with billing systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Cerner Millennium
• 3M Coding

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Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.