Coding Manager

Clinica • Lafayette, CO

77d • $60,239 - $69,834

About The Position

You will ensure accurate and complete coding of clinical documentation for medical, dental, and behavioral health providers in a Federally Qualified Health Center resulting in clean claim submissions. You will oversee a remote coding team, including clinical documentation coders and a coding auditor. You will ensure productivity, collaboration, and adherence to company goals and compliance. You will work to achieve and maintain high employee engagement, using effective communication, leadership, and technological skills to effectively manage employees and foster a productive work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required
• Current CPC certification from AAPC or AHIMA
• Three years' experience in a healthcare payment management role
• Previous supervisory experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a federally qualified health care (FQHC) facility preferred
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, CDT, NextGen, EPM, RCs Rules (Aptarro) is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with current coding guidelines and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with the Billing Manager to ensure front end coding processes support reimbursement activities
• Responsible for updating changes with CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 and CDT and networking with organizational partners to ensure EHR, EPM and RCx reflect accurate guidelines
• Maintain and develop coding software to effectively and accurately scrub codes submitted through EHR system
• Develop and manage coding education program for clinical and billing staff in collaboration with Coding Auditor
• Identify opportunities for improvement, create improved efficiencies, and remove barriers to change
• Effectively interacts and communicates with other CFHW staff/clients/customers/partners/etc.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform other essential functions of the job
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Meet defined individual and departmental goals, activity metrics, and Key Performance Indicators

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Life and Disability
• Accident/Hospital Plans
• Retirement with Employer Contributions
• Vacation, sick, and extended illness time off options
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees