[Hiring] Coding Manager @Cotiviti

Role Description

The Coding Manager leads a team of coders, directly or indirectly, to deliver key components to the Cotiviti coding program. This role works with the Director of Coding, the Client team and other areas related to production, QA, and analytics for oversight of ongoing production and quality accuracy.

• Work with the Director, Coding Services to oversee CMS-HCC and HHS-HCC coding production and quality.
• Manage staff, including hiring, promoting, evaluating, training, disciplining, and mentoring at the client team level.
• Facilitate all production meetings with Reporting, Data Capacity operations planning, and leadership.
• Communicate production plans, quality goals, and project priorities to internal Coding teams and external vendor partners.
• Resolve issues impacting coding production and the utilization of coding abstraction services for MRA, CRA, and Medicaid.
• Utilize coding forecast and output data to monitor productivity and quality; address coder performance concerns.
• Construct and communicate internal system reports for all coders in the Clinical Coding Department.
• Ensure completion of various chart types from both a production and quality accuracy perspective.
• Frequently meet with clients to provide updates on project progress.
• Hire, develop, coach, lead, and retain top-tier talent.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Coding certification (RHIA, RHIT, CRC, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H) or 4 years equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of HCC medical coding, record abstraction experience, including supervisory experience.
• Ability to establish, monitor, and enforce staffing and production schedules.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends and implement changes as needed.
• Ability to act as a coding or QA resource for Medicare Risk Adjustment, Commercial Risk Adjustment, and Medicaid.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to influence decision making.
• Computer and technology literate.
• Manage multiple client deliverables and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Awareness and adherence to HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
• Must remain flexible to provide assistance in emergent situations and/or projects.
• Work is performed in an office setting with some possible travel.

Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.

Benefits

• Base compensation ranges from $82,000 to $102,000 per year.
• Eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Paid family leave.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service.