Coding Manager

Job DescriptionEast Hawaii Medical Group, an affiliate of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's East Hawaii Region, is seeking a Coding Manager to join our Health Information Management team. The Coding Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for all coding functions across the health system, including professional fee (pro-fee) coding, inpatient and outpatient hospital facility coding, critical access hospital (CAH) coding, and long-term care coding where applicable. The position manages a blended workforce of in-house coders and contracted/vendor coders, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely code assignment. The manager collaborates closely with HIM leadership, Revenue Cycle, CDI, Compliance, and Medical Group operations to support financial performance, coding accuracy, and documentation quality.Location: This position allows for a hybrid (remote/in office) work environment, with a requirement for an incumbent living outside of Hilo to work on-site on the Big Island at regular intervals throughout the year (approximately four times per year for visits of approximately one week each). Airfare and lodging will be paid for by the organization, in accordance with our policies.Job DutiesManage daily operations for in-house and vendor coding teams across inpatient, outpatient, professional fee, CAH, and LTC services.Ensure adherence to CMS, OIG, AHIMA, AMA, and Hawai‘i state regulatory requirements.Supervise coding productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time to meet organizational KPIs.Oversee vendor coding operations including SLA compliance, QA processes, accuracy, and productivity standards.Lead internal coding quality audits and coordinate responses to external audits (MAC, RAC, CERT, payer audits).Maintain alignment between coding, CDI workflows, provider queries, and documentation improvement initiatives.Partner with revenue cycle leadership to minimize DNFC and DNFB, reduce coding-related denials, and optimize AR performance.Ensure accurate DRG, APC, and HCC code capture and support CMI stability.Collaborate with Epic analysts to optimize coding workqueues, coding workflows, and encoder/CAC integrations.Coordinate and implement the development and delivery of coding education to coders and to providers when documentation deficiencies or risks are identified.QualificationsAssociate or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field strongly preferred. Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the minimum associate degree on a year-for-year basis.CCS required; CPC accepted with inpatient coding experience.Minimum of 5 years of progressive coding experience across facility and professional settings; a minimum of 2 years of coding leadership or supervisory experience.Strong familiarity with MS-DRG, APR-DRG, APCs, E/M coding, HCC capture, and OPPS rules.Epic coding experience preferred.Experience managing vendor coding partners is preferred.Company DescriptionEHMG is the East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporations employed provider group. Noted as being the largest group of healthcare providers on the Big Island, we are comprised of over 140 physicians and advanced practice providers representing a wide range of medical specialties. Established with the mission of enhancing the health of our community through outstanding and compassionate care, we support the Hilo Benioff Medical Center and the East Hawaii Health Clinics, ensuring that both primary and specialty care needs are met. Our providers are the heart of our organization and are motivated by a passion to provide exceptional patient care through a culture of collegiality, teamwork and collaboration. It is through these dedicated providers that EHMG strives to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of residents across the Big Island.BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage for employee and your dependents20 days (160 hours) Paid Time Off (PTO)13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election yearsEligibility to participate in 401(K) with match after three months of service* Rates listed for paid holidays and PTO days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.Loan repayment options available About Hilo & The Big IslandHilo is located on the east side of the island of Hawaii, and has a quaint, old-Hawaii, small town atmosphere. Our island offers amazing rainforests, waterfalls and beaches. The hospital staff is community-oriented and strive to provide competent and compassionate care to every patient that enters our doors. The area is home to the Hawaii Community College, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, excellent schools and convenient shopping.Pre-Employment Assessments for External CandidatesAs part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. Pre-Employment Health RequirementsOffers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.EHMG - Drug Free, Equal Opportunity Employer, E-VerifyThe East Hawaii Medical Group is a drug-free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.

Salary : $97,000 - $128,000