Professional PNS Coding Manager
Conway
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
The Professional PNS Coding Manager will provide day-to-day leadership to coding teams across all ancillary offices and offsite facilities including Evaluation and Management, in-office procedures, provider-based charging/coding and coding for interpretation services. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor s degree in Health Information Management preferred, Healthcare Administration, or related field required. Master s degree preferred. Experience Minimum 7-10 years of progressive coding/ HIM experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role. Experience managing coding operations in a multi-facility healthcare system is strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10, CPT/ HCPCS coding and HEDIS quality codes. Licensure/ Certification/ Registration AHIMA or AAPC credential required. Duties Responsibilities: Monitor productivity and turnaround times to meet established KPIs. Ensure effective workflows for coding, query management, and charge capture. Collaborate with IT and HIM to optimize the use of Coding software, EMR integration, and auditing tools. Maintain compliance with CMS, OIG, and other regulatory guidelines. Oversee routine internal and external coding audits; implement corrective action plans as needed. Provide education and mentorship to staff on coding guidelines, updates, and best practices. Support accurate documentation and coding for quality reporting, and other organizational metrics. Supervise and evaluate coding leadership and staff coders. Develop, recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies to maintain a skilled team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. This is a leadership role that entails developing policies, supervising coding staff, implementing strategic goals, and performing audits and quality reviews of medical records to ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations. Oversee accurate and timely assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with federal, state and payer regulations. Participate in long-term planning for coding staffing, technology adoption, and compliance initiatives. Partner with the Directors, Quality, HIM and Revenue Cycle leadership to align coding operations with organizational strategy. Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service. Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, physicians, and department heads. Effectively utilize strong organizational skills. Consistently display effective verbal communication skills. Proficient understanding and use of technology/ PC skills required. Regularly exercise independent judgement. Completes other duties as assigned by department leadership.