Medical Coding Manager

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

Medical Associates is hiring a Medical Coding Manager. This is a full-time position requiring a high-level of flexibility, independent thinking and the ability to work autonomously. People management and medical coding experience preferred.
Schedule:
Core business hours for this position are Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7:30am and 5:00pm with flexibility to attend meetings outside core business hours on occasion.

Requirements

• Experience: Three to five years of similar or related experience. Understands regulatory requirements and standards (Medicare, Medicaid, OIG, etc) and can interpret Medicare regulations. Knowledge of CPT, HCPCs, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding and compliance.
• Education: Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school. Coding certification such as CPC is required.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.
• Other Skills: Strong analytical and problem solving abilities and techniques along with excellent communication.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience preferred.
• RHIT or RHIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the selection, training, development, performance evaluation and performance concerns for direct reports. Ensure adequate staffing, effectiveness of staff, and appropriate delivery of services.
• Assist coding, clinical, ancillary departments, and business office staff by answering questions and providing them with information to assist them in correct coding and billing procedures as well as direct coding compliance educational programs for coding staff, clinical staff, and providers.
• Monitor guidelines from Federal, State and Commercial payers for appropriate coding.
• Direct and perform chart audits for coding per direction of the compliance plan, including clinic and Heath Plan business.
• Manage claims scrubber error reports and work queues. Responsible for all coding rules in Clinic’s claim scrubber product.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (29 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree