Coding Manager

Overview

Join Our Mission At Catholic Health, we are dedicated to serving as Long Island’s preferred healthcare system by delivering high-quality, compassionate care anchored in our I-CARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence . As the Coding Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining our financial health and operational excellence, directly impacting our ability to serve our patients and community .

Job Details Position Summary Are you an experienced coding leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment? Catholic Health is seeking a dynamic Coding Manager to oversee daily coding, abstracting, and data reporting operations across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and ancillary services .

Partnering closely with HIM senior leadership and clinical teams, you will drive revenue integrity, streamline workflow efficiency, and foster a supportive, high-performing team culture .

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Workflow Leadership Oversee daily coding workflows, monitoring workqueues, chart distribution, and productivity to ensure seamless team operations . Act as the key liaison between Coding and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDIP), ensuring smooth chart flow and feedback loops on coding/DRG changes . Monitor DNFB (Discharged Not Final Billed) accounts, pre-bill coding edits, and missing documentation to ensure accurate and timely bill drop .

Partner with Revenue Cycle, Performance Improvement, Care Management, and HIM leadership to address coding denials, identify trends, and adapt to CMS policy updates . Team Management & Development Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for coding staff, answering complex coding questions and providing real-time guidance .

Conduct regular quality audits, deliver constructive feedback, and identify educational gaps to empower staff growth and development . Facilitate quarterly check-ins and annual performance evaluations to keep team members aligned on performance metrics and professional goals . Foster a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, safety, and open communication .

Qualifications

& Requirements Education & Certification Associate Degree: Preferred (Health Information Technology or related field) . Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): Required . Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT): Preferred . Experience & Skills Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hospital coding experience required; 5+ years in a supervisory or lead role strongly preferred .

Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of ICD-10 inpatient and CPT outpatient coding rules, CMS guidelines, NCDs/LCDs, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revenue cycle systems . Proficiency: Hands-on skill with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and revenue workqueue applications . Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and leadership .

Salary Range USD $100,000.00

• USD $125,000.00 /Yr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Position Summary

Are you an experienced coding leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment? Catholic Health is seeking a dynamic Coding Manager to oversee daily coding, abstracting, and data reporting operations across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and ancillary services . Partnering closely with HIM senior leadership and clinical teams, you will drive revenue integrity, streamline workflow efficiency, and foster a supportive, high-performing team culture .

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Workflow Leadership Oversee daily coding workflows, monitoring workqueues, chart distribution, and productivity to ensure seamless team operations . Act as the key liaison between Coding and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDIP), ensuring smooth chart flow and feedback loops on coding/DRG changes . Monitor DNFB (Discharged Not Final Billed) accounts, pre-bill coding edits, and missing documentation to ensure accurate and timely bill drop .

Partner with Revenue Cycle, Performance Improvement, Care Management, and HIM leadership to address coding denials, identify trends, and adapt to CMS policy updates . Team Management & Development Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for coding staff, answering complex coding questions and providing real-time guidance .

Conduct regular quality audits, deliver constructive feedback, and identify educational gaps to empower staff growth and development . Facilitate quarterly check-ins and annual performance evaluations to keep team members aligned on performance metrics and professional goals . Foster a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, safety, and open communication .

Qualifications

& Requirements Education & Certification Associate Degree: Preferred (Health Information Technology or related field) . Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): Required . Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT): Preferred . Experience & Skills Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hospital coding experience required; 5+ years in a supervisory or lead role strongly preferred .

Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of ICD-10 inpatient and CPT outpatient coding rules, CMS guidelines, NCDs/LCDs, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) revenue cycle systems . Proficiency: Hands-on skill with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and revenue workqueue applications . Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and presentation skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and leadership .

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.