Supervisor, Medical Coding

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

85d • $60,431 - $84,603

About The Position

The Assistant Coding Manager serves as a key support leader within the assigned functional area(s). This role provides assistance to the Manager by driving revenue cycle results through effective oversight of activities that impact professional charging and receivables. These activities include, but are not limited to, coding abstraction, pre-bill coding edits, claims resolution functions, and providing recommendations to enhance coding acuity, quality, productivity, and provider relationships across all departments. Additionally, the Assistant Coding Manager is responsible for ensuring proper training and supervision of assigned staff members, while implementing and upholding URMFG best practice standards. Working collaboratively with the Manager, the Assistant Coding Manager may also prepare reports and analyze data for presentation purposes. This position requires demonstrated knowledge and expertise in all aspects of coding operations, including staff management and supervision, office workflows, accounts receivable collaboration, payer rules, compliance, and regulatory requirements. The Assistant Coding Manager must exhibit exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team-oriented approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of coding experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS required.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.
• Certification in one of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CMC upon hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the professional billing software applications.
• Active medical coding credential with AHIMA as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, AAPC certified as CPC, or PMI certified as CMC.
• High level, in-depth coding knowledge and experience with CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM.
• 1-2 years billing office experience, at least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Manager, drive revenue cycle results by effectively managing the assigned functional area and serving as the team’s coding specialist.
• Act as a subject matter expert on team functions and underlying processes, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines relevant to the assigned functional area.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of activities and outcomes by applying expertise in coding principles and healthcare regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain adherence to coding standards.
• Review and trend analytic and reporting data identifying problem areas and directing actions to resolve deficiencies.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to Manager to ensure functional area meets or exceeds all URMC/URMFG established performance metrics.
• Provide first-line management of assigned teams, including supervision, leadership, coaching, and counseling.
• Ensure a positive working environment through suggestions on team building to promote heightened team morale.
• Provide hands-on training to assigned team and monitor work to assure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Serve as department liaison on matters related to business functions and assist with the resolution of outstanding issues.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance
• tuition_reimbursement
• paid_holidays
• flexible_scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees