Coding Manager

Minnesota Eye Consultants•Bloomington, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Minnesota Eye Consultants is hiring a full-time Coding Manager for its Business Office at the Bloomington location. The position is hybrid and is responsible for analyzing and organizing coding operations, supervising the coding team, helping design and implement coding policies and procedures, and monitoring coding activities across the practices. The manager improves coding systems and staff efficiency, assesses staffing and proficiency, supports consistent operations, and uses software, resources, and delegation to maximize productivity. The role also establishes controls to identify coding problems, monitors and resolves issues, maintains knowledge of the practice management system and coding regulations, and ensures compliance with collection policies and procedures. The Coding Manager conducts routine audits of coding by staff, clinical team members, and providers; develops training and education for coding staff and supports training for clinical team members and providers; and monitors monthly KPIs and other metrics in collaboration with the Revenue Cycle Director. The manager also performs coding work as needed and other assigned duties. The position provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the coding team, including budgeting, hiring, performance reviews, employee development, timecard approval, assigning and directing work, pay recommendations, coaching, counseling, discipline, issue resolution, and modeling company conduct and mission commitments. Direct reports include the Medical Coding Coordinator, Medical Billing Specialist, and Medical Coder.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of leadership experience preferred.
CPC, COPC, CPMA, or another coding certification is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Improve the functionality and efficiency of coding systems and staff, including possible changes to structure and functions.
Evaluate staffing levels, staff proficiency, and job responsibilities.
Ensure uniformity within coding operations.
Maximize coding staff productivity through appropriate software and systems, effective resource use, and delegation.
Develop controls and warning systems to identify coding problems early.
Monitor and review coding issues and work with staff to track and minimize them.
Maintain and ensure compliance with practice collection policies and procedures.
Identify problems and seek appropriate, timely resolution.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the practice management system and coding regulations.
Conduct routine audits of coding performance by coding staff, the clinical team, and providers.
Develop and implement training and education programs for coding staff, and enhance training for the clinical team and providers.
Monitor monthly KPIs and other metrics in collaboration with the Revenue Cycle Director.
Perform coding tasks as necessary.
Supervise and lead the coding team, including budgeting, hiring, performance reviews, employee development, timecard approval, work assignment, pay recommendations, coaching, counseling, discipline, and conflict resolution.
Perform other duties as assigned.