Coding, Manager, Full Time

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall accuracy and propriety of the Hospital's coding practices. Responsible for the overall implementation of APC's. Monitors monthly CMI. Monitors Bill Hold on a daily basis. Insures current coding practices are in place. Assumes supervision of Health Information Management in the absence of the Director. Establishes priorities for coding staff. Insures compliance with HCFA and Hospital coding guidelines.

Position Qualification :

EDUCATION :

Bach / Ass degree in HIM or successful completion of ICD-9 / CPT4 coding programs accredited by AHIMA.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS :

Requires eye hand coordination with good manual dexterity. Must be able to look at computer CRT most of the day and must be computer knowledgeable. Must have excellent command of the English language, both oral and written. Must be organized.

EXPERIENCE :

RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certificate with 3 years of coding experience and 1 year supervisory experience.

RHIA, RHIT or CCS preferred.

Must have proven supervisor skills with 3 years experience in HIM setting.

Must be computer experienced and have knowledge of JCAHO, HCFA and licensure requirements.

LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATION :

RHIA, RHIT, or CCS preferred.

What Should I Know About Hialeah Hospital?

Our 378-bed acute care hospital opened in 1951 to serve the Hialeah, Florida community. Our team is committed to honoring the trust that our patients place in us by providing compassionate, safe, high-quality care in the right place, and at the right time.

Hialeah Hospital has been honored to receive a number of awards and designations for our superior health care services, including :

Cardiac

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus Award, 2018

American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Target Stroke Gold Plus Award, 2018

Bariatric

American College of Surgeons / American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - MBSAQIP Accredited Center

BCBS - Blue Distinction Specialty Care Bariatric Surgery, January 2018

Neurology

Advanced Primary Stroke Center Re-accreditation, April 2018

Women's Services

American College of Radiology granted Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Re-accreditation, March 2016

Hyperbaric Unit

Healogics Center of Distinction Award, 2017

Laboratory Services / Blood Bank

Certificate of Accreditation from College of American Pathologist