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Who We Are Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year. About the Job The Coding Manager leads and oversees both hospital and professional coding operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely coding practices across Southern New Hampshire Health. This role plays a critical part in the revenue cycle by ensuring clinical documentation accurately reflects patient care, directly impacting billing, reimbursement, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. The Coding Manager partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive best-practice workflows that support a high-quality patient experience. What You'll Do Lead hospital and professional coding operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance Monitor coding volumes, turnaround times, productivity, quality, and regulatory adherence Translate organizational strategy into departmental goals, action plans, and performance metrics Foster strong collaboration between Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) teams Develop and implement coding and documentation improvement policies and procedures Partner across the organization with physicians, administrators, IT, revenue cycle teams, and vendors Manage departmental operating budgets and resources Hire, train, coach, and evaluate coding staff; support performance improvement and development Oversee both in-house and vendor-supported coding teams to meet productivity and quality standards Ensure compliance with federal regulations, payer guidelines, and organizational policies Generate, analyze, and act on coding productivity and quality reports Conduct audits, provide education, and implement corrective actions as needed Stay current with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and regulatory changes Recommend and implement process improvements and automation tools Who You Are / Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, or a related field Four (4) additional years of required experience may substitute for the degree Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential required
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with at least five (5) years of Coding Manager experience in an acute care setting may be considered Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of hospital coding experience At least two (2) years in a coding management or leadership role Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems Strong understanding of federal healthcare regulations, payer guidelines, and compliance standards Preferred Qualifications Prior professional coding experience Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and coding/abstracting systems Skills & Abilities Proven leadership, coaching, and team management skills Strong analytical, audit, and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Collaborative approach across clinical and administrative teams Experience managing both internal and vendor-supported teams Why You'll Love Us Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Short- and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Competitive pay Tuition Reimbursement Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression & So much more!
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Full Time | 40 hours/week | Hybrid (office hours in Nashua, NH) SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.
