Coding Manager

Job Description

Medical Services/Hospital Full-Time Job ID: DGC00449 Chennai, Tamil Nadu 5-10 Yrs ₹06 - ₹12 Yearly Position: Coding Manager Grade: 10 Reporting To: Portfolio Leader Designations Reporting To This Role: Medical Coder, Coding Specialist and Coding Specialist Auditor Department: Coding Operations Profile Description: The coding manager is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, which includes, team management, client management (client communication, meeting SLAs), meeting and exceeding productivity and quality expectations for the account. Liaison with internal functions to ensure seamless work-flow. Key Responsibilities: Process : Responsible for the day to day planning as well as work allocation for the entire team Ensuring regular as well as on time floor and knowledge support for all the team members Develop / maintain monthly coding production and accuracy reports to track and optimize internal productivity & quality improvement activities Support the Portfolio Leader(s) in creating data for client calls eg: CDI - provider feedback / education efforts Support quality/training team in creating SOPs Ensure all coder/specialist performance data is maintained and shared as and when required Accountable for client delivery SLAs including meeting turnaround time (TAT), daily/weekly/monthly volume deliverables and Quality Partner with the recruitment team in the hiring efforts of the IKS Coding department Qualifications: BPT, MPT, BSC Nursing, MSC Nursing, B Pharm, M Pharm, BOT, Life Science is a must AHIMA/AAPC certification is a must MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS etc would be an added advantage Role Prerequisites: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the coding domain in Multispecialty OR IPDRG OR OBGYN OR ED specialty is a MUST Currently working for a min of year at least as coding specialist or coding specialist auditor is a must Functional Competencies: Should be conversant with core coding guidelines and best practices with strong knowledge of NCCI edits, local and national policies (CMS guidelines) Good Comprehension Skills Detail Orientation Good Presentation Skills Good People Management Skills Coaching and Feedback Skills Good Knowledge of Microsoft Excel / G-suite is a must Behavioral Competencies: Accountability Customer Service Orientation Developing Others Team Work Analytical Skills Communication