University of Iowa Research · 19 hours ago
Revenue Cycle Manager (Coding Manager) - Professional Coding Division (PCD) - Patient Financial Services (PFS)
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expUniversity of Iowa Health Care’s Professional Coding Division is seeking a Coding Manager to oversee the coding operations for medical coders. The role involves managing coding teams, ensuring compliance and accuracy in coding functions, and providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
Research
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct the coding operational and technical activities of assigned divisions for both physician and outpatient hospital coding within PCD
Assist the Associate Director with administration of PCD by providing direction and oversight to Coding Representatives and Coding Coordinators within PCD
Assist with planning unit goals and monitor progress to ensure established goals are being met
Monitor the coding and billing performed for the centralized departments within PCD to ensure compliance with all regulations and billing practices
Prepare and present periodic and recurring reports for administrators within UI Health Care
Maintain the confidentiality of patient information
Prepare and maintain appropriate reports to summarize the results of the department coding and billing activities
Assist with budget preparation, projections, and monitoring
Provide information and serve as a resource regarding coding and billing guidelines for physicians, clinical department administrators, and billing staff
Obtain, prepare, assemble, and distribute educational materials regarding coding
Perform human resource functions such as: interviewing, selection, training, performance evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary action; daily direct supervision for assigned staff; maintain personnel records: timecard management including vacation and sick leave approvals
Provide additional education and training when opportunities are identified, or new processes are implemented
Assist with the development and implementation of staff performance standards including development of motivational incentives within the institutional and state guidelines
Assist with the coordination of intra-unit and inter-unit operations and procedures and participate in regular department meetings to discuss and assist in developing operational policies and procedures
Advise staff and others requiring interpretation of policies and regulations of specific projects or programs in assigned work area
Assist in the orientation, training, and education of new employees. Assist in review of work performed by new employee to ensure accurate and consistent coding and billing
Assist in planning, developing, and implementing computer applications, upgrades to coding and billing systems, dictionary databases, claims submission, and other bolt on software products. Review payor policies and relay coding updates to appropriate departments
Monitor statistical data including payer denial data to recommend and implement operational procedures and protocols to improve services, reduce costs, decrease days of revenue, and increase cash flow
Assists with preparing and compiling special and periodic statistical and financial reports for the Director of PFS and/or Associate Director of PCD, as well as hospital and clinical department administrators
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as hospital and clinical department administrators, clinical support staff, and healthcare practitioners
Collaborate with allied staff in Human Resources, Health Care Information Systems, Health Information Management, Joint Office for Compliance, Revenue Integrity, and Patient Financial Services
Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as third-party payors or coding vendors, professional healthcare organizations, and governmental agencies
Qualification
Required
Coding certification (e.g., RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS) through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC
5 or more years medical coding experience
Specifically, experience coding for complex surgical/procedural areas
2 or more years supervisory experience
Proficiency with standard office computer software (i.e., Microsoft) applications
Ability to learn and apply new software or coding knowledge quickly
Ability to take initiative in identifying problems or opportunities for improvement, conceptualizing resolutions, and implementing change to workflow/processes
Excellent written and interpersonal communication, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
Detail oriented, with strong planning and organizational skills
Strong understanding of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and industry standards
Demonstrated experience with maintaining confidentiality with information received
Preferred
Experience with Epic Systems
Knowledge of University Human Resources policies and procedures, as well as UI Health Care coding policies and procedures
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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