[Hiring] Manager, Coding @Vituity

Role Description

Manages and monitors a group of 3 to 4 Associate Managers, Coding.

• Manages and monitors coding production in multiple coding platforms.
• Ensures coding productivity and accuracy standards are met by all coders and identifies areas of improvement; promotes growth of the department and initiates coaching and development with those employees not meeting expectations.
• Responsible for coding personnel selection and ensuring optimal staffing.
• Ensures daily coding attainment leading to low days out, WIP (work in process), and month end processing.
• Monitors progress of goal attainment and provides direction and guidance where needed.
• Provides departmental guidance and leadership to Coding Department; creates knowledgeable, informed, and motivated staff through counseling and training.
• Streamlines coding practices by identifying best practices to improve processes.
• Develops staff through sharing of information, direct communication, and leadership that cultivates a proactive, positive, and collaborative environment.
• Assists the Coding Department with documentation requirements and correct coding practices.
• Reviews provider documentation and performs research/reviews coding guidelines. Confers with Compliance Manager as needed.
• Performs analysis of various reports (missed ancillaries, decreased levels, productivity, overtime, etc.) and interfaces with Medical Directors, Managers, Client Services, and takes appropriate actions and follows up as necessary.
• Interacts with Medical and Regional Directors to provide updates on relevant sites issues; participates in conference calls and on-site visits to help promote communication and clarify any coding issues that may arise.
• Notifies and provides feedback to Clinicians of insufficient or ambiguous documentation and requests clarification.
• Coordinates timely paperwork/charts and answers questions for Managers, Client Services, Billing Supervisors, Team Members, and Clinician Education Analysts regarding coding.
• Monitors activities of team members; provides feedback and counsels team members regarding performance, timekeeping, and personnel issues.
• May be asked to travel for business reasons, not exceeding 10% of the time.
• Remains current on coding practices and compliance requirements through reading periodicals and attending coding related conferences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A) or a combination of education and work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Management or supervisory experience with similar responsibilities required.
• 4 years medical coding experience required.
• Experience in healthcare/coding/billing preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology including basic knowledge of pathology and etiology of disease, body areas and organ systems.
• Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD 10).
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and training/coaching.
• Work independently as well as maintain productive working relationships throughout many different departments.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Strong ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload; in a deadline-driven, fast paced environment.
• Understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, professional presentation skills, and strong influencing skills.

Benefits

• Superior health plan options.
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service).
• Generous paid time off starting 3-4 weeks’ annually.
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts.
• Professional and Career Development Program.
• EAP and travel assistance included.
• Wellness program.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.