Manager Coding

UCHealth•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Coding manages the daily operations of medical coding, reimbursement, and compliance functions to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. The role supports the organization’s strategic plan and vision while overseeing staff and departmental operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six years of experience: four years of relevant experience and two years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential from AHIMA.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing departmental goals, standards, and objectives that support the organization’s strategic plan and vision.
Manage staff relations, including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management.
Oversee scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts, and vendor relations.
Determine and justify needs for systems, equipment, and supplies; monitor usage; and oversee proper working order and stock supplies.
Support special projects and business analysis as requested.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with buy-up options.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition support for eligible education programs, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.