Description
Manager of Coding
Marshall Health Network
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At Marshall Health Network, our mission is Advancing Health. Inspiring Hope. Serving You. As a leading academic health system serving communities across West Virginia, southern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care while investing in the people who make it possible every day.
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Coding to lead coding operations across Marshall Health Network and its affiliated hospitals. This leadership role offers the opportunity to collaborate with Health Information Management, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Revenue Cycle, and clinical leaders to strengthen coding quality, ensure regulatory compliance, improve revenue integrity, and support outstanding patient care.
Why Join Marshall Health Network?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employer-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
If you're a collaborative leader who is passionate about coding excellence, compliance, and developing high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary
The Manager of Coding is responsible for the operational management, planning, and organization of coding services across Marshall Health Network and its affiliated hospitals. This position oversees coding operations, compliance, quality, staffing, and performance while supporting organizational goals related to revenue integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate reimbursement.
The Manager of Coding partners with Health Information Management (HIM), Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), Revenue Cycle, Business Office, Medical Staff, and clinical leadership to promote coding accuracy, optimize workflows, and implement best practices across the health system.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
Lead the daily operations of the coding department, including staffing, workload management, employee development, performance evaluations, and quality monitoring.
Develop departmental goals, staffing plans, budgets, and long-range strategic initiatives in collaboration with the System Director of Health Information Management.
Ensure accurate payroll administration and maintain departmental records and reports.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Coding Compliance & Quality
Maintain expert knowledge of coding regulations, documentation requirements, reimbursement methodologies, and payer guidelines.
Oversee the coding compliance program, including staff education, training, communication of regulatory updates, and compliance monitoring.
Direct coding audit activities, monitor coding quality and documentation accuracy, and develop corrective action plans when needed.
Monitor and manage Discharged Not Final Coded (DNFC) performance and implement process improvements to achieve organizational goals.
Revenue Integrity & Performance Improvement
Analyze coding trends, case mix index, reimbursement patterns, claim denials, and documentation opportunities to improve coding performance and revenue integrity.
Evaluate and implement coding technology, system enhancements, and workflow improvements that increase efficiency and support organizational initiatives.
Perform operational assessments across the health system and recommend process improvements to enhance coding accuracy and operational performance.
Collaboration
Partner with HIM, CDI, Revenue Cycle, Business Office, Medical Staff, and clinical departments to improve documentation quality, coding accuracy, compliance, and financial performance.
Serve as a resource for coding best practices and regulatory guidance across the organization.
Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
Associate or bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology or Health Information Management from an AHIMA-approved program.
Active RHIA or RHIT credential required.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential strongly preferred.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of hospital coding experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Health Information Management or coding operations.
Experience participating in electronic health record implementation or conversion projects preferred.
Experience with Cerner implementation or conversion projects strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, documentation standards, and reimbursement methodologies.
Thorough understanding of federal, state, and payer regulations related to coding, billing, compliance, and documentation.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, mentor staff, and collaborate effectively across multiple departments and facilities.
Commitment to continuous quality improvement and operational excellence.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including operating computers and standard office equipment, moving throughout healthcare facilities, performing tasks requiring manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, lifting or pushing/pulling light objects up to 20 pounds, and working in environments with moderate background noise.
