Lee Memorial Health System

Manager Hospital Outpatient Coding

Lee Memorial Health System$80K — $104K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in health information management or related field, or 3 years of relevant leadership experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervision in hospital coding required.
  • Certification as a CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) is mandatory.
  • Experience with EMR systems and coding software (e.g., Epic, Solventum) is essential.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the outpatient medical coding function.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state coding regulations through audits.
  • Monitor coder productivity and enforce coding accuracy.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational performance.

Benefits

  • Offers a full-time remote position, providing flexibility.
  • Career advancement opportunities in a leadership role.
  • Focus on quality oversight, assisting in professional growth.
  • Engagement in projects aimed at improving coding practices.
Full Job Description
Location: Remote - FL

Department: Coding

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $38.48 - $50.01 / hour

Summary

The Manager Hospital Outpatient Coding is responsible for the overall leadership and operational management of the outpatient medical coding function. This role ensures accuracy, integrity, and compliance of coding practices while supporting organizational performance through effective team leadership, quality oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. This role ensures financial accuracy, oversees coder productivity, and enforces regulatory compliance. Ensures all medical coding complies with federal and state laws, through a process of audits and process improvement. Through a process of root cause analysis, will identify areas of opportunity and proactively lead project teams to ensure system integrity and performance.

Requirements

Education: Associate's degree in health information management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or related field required. 3 years of leadership experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years Hospital coding supervision required.

Certification: CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) required.

License: N/A

Other: Experience with EMR systems and coding software (e.g., Epic, Solventum etc.) Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

US:FL:Cape Coral

About Lee Memorial Health System

Lee Memorial Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a range of medical services to patients in Southwest Florida. The organization operates several hospitals, outpatient centers, and clinics, and offers a variety of medical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and pediatrics. Lee Memorial Health System was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.
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