Manager, Coding – Health Information Management

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $90k - $125k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Huron

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2002

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

💸 Finance

B2B • Enterprise • Finance

Huron Consulting Group is a global consultancy that provides a wide range of services including strategy, operations, advisory, digital, technology, and analytics solutions to various sectors such as healthcare, education, energy, and financial services. Huron helps organizations navigate complex challenges and drive growth through tailored solutions and innovative strategies. The company employs a team of experts dedicated to delivering high-impact solutions that address the unique needs of each client, focusing on areas such as managed services, outsourcing, and leadership development.

📋 Description

• Oversee day-to-day HIM and coding operations ensuring timely completion of workflows and adherence to organizational standards • Supervise, mentor, and develop staff including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management • Monitor productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time across HIM and coding teams • Manage departmental budget and ensure effective resource utilization • Ensure compliance with ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, CMS/OIG regulations, and internal data governance standards • Conduct coding audits and HIM data reviews to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance • Investigate coding denials, data discrepancies, and documentation issues; implement corrective actions • Maintain and update policies and procedures to align with regulatory and organizational requirements • Partner with CDI, Revenue Integrity, Billing, IT, and clinical teams to support accurate documentation and clean claims • Collaborate with providers to ensure complete and timely clinical documentation • Support EHR, encoder, and coding system optimization initiatives • Monitor HIM and coding KPIs and implement strategies to improve operational and financial outcomes • Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery • Provide ongoing education related to coding updates, documentation standards, and compliance requirements • Mentor staff and support professional development and succession planning • Deliver performance feedback, coaching, and recognition • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment

🎯 Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field • 5+ years of healthcare operations and/or medical coding experience • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience • Preferred certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CPC, and/or CCS • Experience with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) and coding/encoder tools • Strong knowledge of DRG assignments, HCCs, NCCI edits, and medical necessity requirements • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required); experience with data analytics/reporting tools preferred • Experience working with data from multiple sources • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a partnership-oriented environment • Ability to support performance improvement and operational transformation initiatives • Current permanent U.S. Work Authorization required.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • 401(k) plan with generous employer match • Employee stock purchase plan • Paid Time Off policy • Paid parental leave • Adoption assistance • Wellness Program with free annual health screenings and coaching • On-site workshops and events