Manager, Coding

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee a team responsible for providing outsourced coding services to critical access hospitals and rural health clinics.

• Direct the precise and timely coding of medical records.

• Ensure adherence to coding standards, healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies.

• Optimize coding workflows for efficiency.

• Recruit, retain, and facilitate team development through training and coaching initiatives.

• Conduct performance evaluations and salary reviews.

• Create documentation for corrective-action plans as necessary.

• Promote employee engagement and foster a collaborative, productive team atmosphere.

• Set and uphold performance standards.

• Provide training on coding procedures, regulations, and best practices.

• Introduce new processes and enhance existing ones.

• Perform regular audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines.

• Verify correct coding for diagnoses, procedures, and services.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, CMS, payer-specific guidelines, and industry coding standards.

• Track coding updates and changes.

• Address coding issues and discrepancies with physicians, providers, billing, and other departments.

• Act as the primary contact for complex coding inquiries.

• Undertake other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certification as CPC, CCA, CCS, CIC, or COC.

• Significant relevant experience in the field.

• Previous supervisory experience is required.

• Familiarity with relevant software applications and systems, including electronic medical record systems.

• Experience in medical records, claims, or billing areas.

• W2 project-based consultants must provide a computing device that meets industry standards and security best practices.

• Ability to remain productive, responsive, and dependable in a remote working environment.

• Capability to uphold high-quality work standards.

• Proficient in establishing rapport and credibility with clients and colleagues.

• Ability to engage employees in a remote work setting.

• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, resourcefulness, and determination.

🏝️ Benefits

• A variety of health and dental plans with nationally recognized networks.

• Vision benefits available.

• Comprehensive wellness program.

• Employee assistance program for both employees and their families.

• Retirement savings plans offered.

• Company-paid disability and life insurance provided.

• Pre-tax savings options (HSA and/or FSA) available.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Remote working options provided.

• Generous paid time off program.

• Flexible scheduling options available.