Manager, Coding, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day

Experience Required

Three to five years experience and expertise in ICD-9 CM Coding, data quality measures, DRG’s and the Prospective Payment System.

Minimum Education Required

BACHELOR

License(s) Required

No

Expected Start Date

09/10/2026

Compensation

$108,784.00 - $135,990.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the Inpatient/Outpatient Coding staff. Responsible for all coding related functions. Must be subject matter expert in all software used. Responsible for timely completion of accurate and complete coding to support Valley Hospital documentation and billing requirements. Meets with the coders to summarize PRO/Quality Control Audits, and update any new coding guidelines or changes that may be a result of an audit. Assists the coding team in researching new coding guidelines.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree required. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential required. Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred with a RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to five years experience and expertise in ICD-9 CM Coding, data quality measures, DRG’s and the Prospective Payment System.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines required. Extensive knowledge of reimbursement systems required. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and payor specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing required. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills required. Excellent written, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills required. Computer literacy required. * Essential Skills: Medical Terminology, ICD-9 CM Coding, Management and interpersonal relations skills. Ability to relate to people and work closely with physicians as well as make decisions. Computer skills and knowledge of Encoder software.

Job Location

The Valley Health System-Ridgewood

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)

6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $108,784.00 - $135,990.40

The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR6472

Job Type

Full Time