Job Title:General Manager Delivery
Service Line:Medical coding
Speciality : HCC coding
Job Summary:
The DGM of Medical Coding is responsible for overseeing the medical coding operations ensuring compliance with industry regulations maintaining high accuracy and productivity standards and managing a team of coders. The DGM will play a key role in driving efficiency quality and continuous improvement in the medical coding department while collaborating with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Management:
- Lead and manage the medical coding team ensuring high performance engagement and professional growth.
- Conduct regular training sessions to ensure staff is up to date with the latest coding practices and industry standards.
- Provide coaching and feedback to improve productivity and accuracy.
- Operational Oversight:
- Oversee daily medical coding operations and ensure timely and accurate coding of healthcare services.
- Monitor workflow to ensure departmental goals are met including productivity targets and quality assurance standards.
- Ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other regulatory requirements.
- Quality Control & Compliance:
- Review coding work for accuracy completeness and adherence to current coding guidelines (ICD-10 CPT HCPCS).
- Implement corrective actions and develop strategies to improve coding accuracy and minimize denials.
- Conduct audits and internal reviews to identify issues and implement solutions.
- Collaboration & Reporting:
- Collaborate with clinical billing and other administrative teams to resolve coding-related queries.
- Analyze coding trends and provide reports to senior management for decision-making.
- Coordinate with insurance companies and healthcare providers to resolve coding discrepancies.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the coding department to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
- Develop and implement best practices standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials for the coding team.
- Technology Integration:
- Stay up-to-date with coding software electronic health record (EHR) systems and new industry trends.
- Lead the integration of new tools and technologies to improve coding processes.
Key Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelors degree or a Masters degree in any field.
- Certification in Medical Coding (e.g. CPC CCS CCS-P) is required.
- Experience:
- At least 15 to 18 years of experience in medical coding with a minimum of 8 to 10 years in a managerial role
- Experience in managing large coding teams and driving operational efficiency.
- Familiarity with ICD-10 CPT HCPCS coding systems and compliance regulations.
- Skills:
- Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of medical coding practices healthcare reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to manage and analyze large sets of data and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficient in using coding software EHR systems and MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
- Personal Attributes:
- Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Required Experience:
Director