Assistant Manager Coding & Charge Entry | BAR - Coding | Gainesville

University of Florida Health•Gainesville, FL

40d

About The Position

Position Summary: The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing CPT-4, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding from appropriate source documents, as well as authorization, verification, charge entry, billing, and follow-up staff. This role ensures compliance with all UFHP, B/AR, and departmental standards related to billing protocols and regulatory requirements. In collaboration with the Manager, the Assistant Manager ensures that staff are properly trained on: Verification and authorization procedures Charge entry and Charge Review Work Queues Claim Edit, Follow-Up, and Account Work Queues Billing, coding, and follow-up processes Providing feedback to physicians regarding billing practices The Assistant Manager also oversees the completion of various administrative and clerical duties required to support these functions and ensures that all current insurance guidelines are applied to generate clean claims. This includes utilizing a strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology.

Requirements

CCS or CPC certification is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
RHIT, CCS, or CPC certification required.
Minimum of 12 months of physician coding and abstracting experience required.
High school diploma and four (4) years of medical billing experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
Working knowledge of claims processing required.
Excellent communication skills required, including: Staff interaction and patient relations, Conflict resolution and dissemination of information, Ability to interact effectively with physicians and in management forums
Must be able to effectively address coding issues and represent UF Health Physicians in a professional and positive manner.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills required.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, problem-solve, and achieve successful outcomes while functioning effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree may substitute for four years of medical billing experience.
A two-year degree may substitute for two years of medical billing experience.
Epic PB Resolute billing system experience strongly preferred.
Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing CPT-4, ICD-9, and ICD-10 coding from appropriate source documents
Overseeing authorization, verification, charge entry, billing, and follow-up staff
Ensuring compliance with all UFHP, B/AR, and departmental standards related to billing protocols and regulatory requirements
Ensuring that staff are properly trained on verification and authorization procedures
Ensuring that staff are properly trained on charge entry and Charge Review Work Queues
Ensuring that staff are properly trained on claim Edit, Follow-Up, and Account Work Queues
Ensuring that staff are properly trained on billing, coding, and follow-up processes
Providing feedback to physicians regarding billing practices
Overseeing the completion of various administrative and clerical duties required to support these functions
Ensuring that all current insurance guidelines are applied to generate clean claims