University of Iowa Research · 12 hours ago
Coding Coordinator (Surgery) - Professional Coding Division (PCD) - Patient Financial Services (PFS)
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Iowa Health Care’s Professional Coding Division is seeking a Coding Coordinator to supervise a team of medical coding staff. The role involves overseeing surgery coding, providing training, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.
Research
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of medical coders and collaborate with team members who may be primarily remote
Assign work, provide direction and feedback, and coach to ensure departmental goals are achieved
Monitor physician and/or facility coding and billing activities performed through QA and productivity reviews to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations in a timely manner. Provide education and training when deficiencies are identified, or new processes are implemented
Prepare reports to assure quality and productivity expectations are being met
Ensures that ICD-10-CM, CPT and/or HCPCS codes are assigned in accordance with UI Health Care policies, official coding guidelines, payor policies, and regulations
Incorporate initiatives that improve compliance and reduce risks to the institution
Act as a liaison for the department coding activities to the clinical department administration, physicians and other health care practitioners, Patient Financial Services (PFS), Health Care Information Systems (HCIS), Joint Office for Compliance (JOC), and others
Serve as resource and technical expert for complex coding/billing issues
Work with staff to suggest additional avenues to resolve coding issues
Communicate with coding staff, third party payors, clinic staff and patients to address and resolve patient account issues. Advise staff and management regarding claim edits, denials, and payment trends
Prepare and distribute reports to summarize the results of department coding activities
Provide administrative assistance and expertise for data analysis of charge denials and corrections and workqueue trends. May make recommendations based on analysis of data
Provide on-the-job training for medical coding staff
Implement new processes and targets developed by management
Ensure processes for charge capture and processing are effective and efficient
Assist in planning and implementing various computer applications, software, databases, and bolt-on products such as Epic and 3M
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Coding certification (e.g., RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS) through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC
Two or more years of medical coding experience
Specifically, experience coding for surgical/procedural areas
Knowledge, understanding, and experience with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations or industry standards
Proficiency with standard office computer software (i.e., Microsoft) applications
Excellent written and interpersonal communication, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to prioritize and coordinate inquiries from patients, staff, and administration
Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail with the ability to achieve or exceed organizational and individual performance goals
Preferred
Supervisory experience (typically 1 or more years supervising medical coding and/or billing)
Knowledge of University Human Resources policies and procedures, as well as UI Health Care coding policies and procedures
Experience with Epic Systems
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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