Manager Coding

Manager Coding Boise, ID Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Employee onboarding Revenue cycle management Medical coding compliance oversight Recruitment process management Operations management RHIA 5 years Regulatory compliance Compliance audits & assessments RHIT Improving operational efficiency State healthcare regulations Certified Professional Coder Team development Key Performance Indicators CMS regulatory compliance Policy & process development Team management Certified Coding Specialist Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Recruiting Healthcare team management Clinical documentation improvement Healthcare policy development Overseeing audit functions Certified Risk Coder (CRC) Senior level Onboarding process management Associate's degree Staffing management Overseeing training Staff development Performance evaluation Full Job Description At St. Luke's, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke's is truly a great place to work.

What You Can Expect:

The Manager of Coding Operations is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily functions of the coding department, ensuring high standards of accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in medical coding practices. This role provides strategic direction, manages team performance, conducts audits, and partners with clinical and revenue cycle teams to enhance documentation quality and optimize reimbursement. As a key operational leader, the Manager drives continuous improvement and ensures alignment with regulatory and organizational standards. Directs and supports a team of inpatient, outpatient, or professional coders, ensuring appropriate staffing and workload distribution. Ensures coding practices adhere to ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, CMS, and payer-specific guidelines. Oversees internal audits to validate coding accuracy and regulatory compliance. Works closely with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) teams and providers to resolve coding-related denials, queries, and documentation discrepancies. Ensures consistent application of federal, state, and organizational coding policies. Leads recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of coding personnel. Supports ongoing education, certification maintenance, and career growth for team members. Monitors key performance indicators such as DNFB (Discharged Not Final Billed), turnaround times, productivity, and coding accuracy. Analyzes trends and shares operational insights with senior leadership. Develops and implements policies and procedures to enhance coding efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Collaborates with IT and Revenue Cycle teams to optimize coding systems and workflows. Ensures smooth adoption of system upgrades and policy changes. Provides coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to coding staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Associates degree or experience in lieu of degree

Experience:

5 years relevant experience

Licenses/Certifications:

Must hold one of the following:

AAPC-CIC, CCS, CCS

- P, COC, CPC, CPC-H, CRC, RHIA, or RHIT