Manager, Coding Prof. Billing

Emory • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and directs the daily operations of the coding staff to ensure timely and accurate coding of all patient records processed through the department to support reimbursement, quality assurance, medical staff research, and other administrative functions. Develops and maintains coding guidelines and monitors relevant reports to ensure timely and accurate coding. Generates necessary reports and manages staff training. Responsible for hiring staff, assigning work and managing the quality and productivity of the team. Oversees employee performance, audits coding accuracy, and ensures compliance. Coordinates training and develops educational in-services for staff. Educates medical staff on medical record documentation opportunities and coordinates the ordering of coding updates and workbooks.

Requirements

• A Bachelor degree with 5 years of progressive medical record coding experience to include supervisory and management experience.
• A coding certificate through a nationally recognized organization (AAPC, AHIMA, etc.) is required: CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC-H.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, billing regulations, Medicare & NCCI guidelines, insurance coverage limitations and managed care protocols.

Nice To Haves

• The combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily operations of the coding staff to ensure timely and accurate coding of all patient records processed through the department to support reimbursement, quality assurance, medical staff research, and other administrative functions.
• Develops and maintains coding guidelines and monitors relevant reports to ensure timely and accurate coding.
• Generates necessary reports and manages staff training.
• Responsible for hiring staff, assigning work and managing the quality and productivity of the team.
• Oversees employee performance, audits coding accuracy, and ensures compliance.
• Coordinates training and develops educational in-services for staff.
• Educates medical staff on medical record documentation opportunities and coordinates the ordering of coding updates and workbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager