Responsible for the operational functions of the Professional Coding Operations team for BUMG.
Plays a strategic role in validating the accuracy of CPT, HCPCS and diagnosis code assignment by coders, physicians and non –physician practitioners.
Works closely with key revenue cycle stakeholders to understand reasons for denials, root cause analysis, and feedback to providers.
Supervises professional billing coding staff.
Partners with Coding Education Team to identify trends in coding practices and assists with developing feedback and education to providers.
Reviews coding denials to resolve and identify trends and provides feedback to providers and departments.
Performs quality assurance reviews of inpatient and outpatient records to assess and report on the effectiveness of training programs and quality of coders.
Provides in-service training and feedback to coding staff regularly, including coding changes and updates.
Oversees coding operations to ensure organizational goals are being met.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
CPC – Certified Professional Coder
Must have at least five years of experience in coding; experience must include education/mentoring/training.
Minimum of five years acute care hospital experience coding with ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, academic medical setting or trauma center preferred.
Minimum of three years management experience required; five years preferred.
Prior experience working claim edits and denials.
Excellent command of the ICD-10-CM and CPT4/HCPCS coding conventions, E&M coding.
Strong knowledge of health records, computerized billing and charging systems, Microsoft applications, data integrity, and processing techniques required.
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
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