Health Information Manager

Responsible for managing, supervising, and planning all functions of the Health Information Department while supporting the organization and its patients through complete and accurate medical records.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing health information operations and directing coding staff as needed
• Ensuring ICD-10-CM and CPT coding accuracy for inpatient and outpatient charts
• Reviewing assigned DRGs for completion of UB-04 billing forms
• Compiling statistical information and submitting required reports, including Nebraska Hospital Statistical Reports, Cancer Registry, NORS, Birth Certificates, Birth Defect, and Trauma Registry reports
• Maintaining incomplete chart lists and notifying providers of needed dictation
• Overseeing the HIM Quality Improvement Plan, monthly data collection, reporting, and annual review
• Supporting quality management and medical staff quality improvement studies
• Participating in organizational committees and meetings, including EHR Steering Committee and Revenue Integrity
• Preparing and conducting monthly HIM department meetings
• Supporting staff education, continuing education, and skills training programs
• Creating and reviewing job descriptions, policies, and procedures annually
• Hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating HIM department employees
• Managing employee scheduling and payroll obligations
• Ensuring medical records are maintained securely, accurately, and in compliance with federal, state, and facility policy
• Monitoring medical records for compliance with laws and reimbursement standards
• Responding to release-of-information requests and completing requested medical records statistics
• Assisting with internal compliance audits and other assigned duties