[Hiring] Manager of Coding @Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Role Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced medical coding leader looking to advance their career with a highly collaborative Revenue Cycle team. We're seeking a Manager of Coding who is passionate about developing people, improving operational performance, and ensuring coding excellence across the organization.

Shift: Day Shift Hours

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set daily priorities, monitor accounts not coded, train and support coding specialists in assigning diagnoses and procedure codes for billing and statistical purposes.
• Train, instruct, and provide support to coding, charge entry and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams regarding coding compliance, regulatory provisions, and/or third-party payer requirements.
• Supervise, hire, train, onboard, evaluate, and develop staff through professional development, performance feedback, and coaching.
• Develop reports and analyze data to identify areas for improvement, recommend solutions, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to set and track benchmarks; meets goals set by leadership related to the revenue cycle.
• Clearly communicates goals, expectations, and needs of the department and organization.
• Promotes an environment of teamwork and service excellence within the department.
• Works with all levels of management in analyzing new services, departments, or reengineering of departments.
• Ensures coordination of coding between HIM and chargemaster.
• Assists in coding-related denial resolution and provides coding-related information needed to resolve root cause issues impacting AR and collection rate goals.
• Works cooperatively with other Revenue Cycle managers to analyze coding practices and ensure compliance with applicable industry rules and regulations.
• Plans, develops, and deploys coding education across the organization.
• Develops and remains accountable to budgets related to assigned cost centers.
• Insures compliance with regulatory and contract standards related to charging and coding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts and build a strong team.
• Ability to function independently and deal with multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Aptitude to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and develop goals for professional growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business Administration, etc.).
• In lieu of education, 7-10 years of experience within revenue cycle operations.
• 5-7 years supervisory experience with proven ability to oversee subordinates.
• Certification in billing or coding represented by any of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC-H.

Requirements

• Ability to think independently and have a high degree of analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

Company Description

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women