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Manager Medical Coding and Chart Audit Services HCS

Catholic Health, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Overview

Position:

Manager Medical Coding and Chart Audit Services HCS Posted:

2 days ago Salary:

79,393.63-119,080.04 USD Facility:

Administrative Regional Training Cntr Work Schedule:

Days |

Hours:

8a-4:30p Status:

Full Time

FTE:

1.066667 Bargaining Unit:

Catholic Health Emmaus Exempt from Overtime:

Exempt: Yes Summary:

The Healthcare Solutions Manager Coding and Chart Auditing Services will supervise HCS Medical Coding Educator and Auditors and work with CH coding associates, physicians, Inpatient and Outpatient Coding Managers, CDEI Education Manager, Documentation Specialists, Quality and Patient Safety, Corporate Compliance, and ancillary departments to ensure coding across CH physician practices is consistent, accurate, and meets data integrity for use in billing, reimbursement and clinical outcomes. The Manager will oversee chart audits and provide coding education to HCS private clients per contracted services. The Manager will monitor and perform audits of coded data for accuracy based on documentation in the medical record and ensure that medical records are coded and billed in accordance with coding conventions, billing rules and Federal and State regulations. The Manager will provide timely education and feedback for Coding to CH and HCS private clients’ Physicians and practices regarding quarterly coding updates, as well as updates to Medicare and New York regulations. The Manager will mentor new coding staff and assist with coding standardization of workflow redesign for Epic and HCS client EMR systems. Responsibilities

Education

Associates degree in Health Information Management or related field required Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P required CPMA required Experience

Minimum three (3) years of coding experience utilizing electronic encoders/references and compliance software Minimum two (2) years of coding education and auditing experience Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Evidence of coding competency Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, E/M, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, APCs, and outpatient coding requirements Ability to partner with CH associates, medical staff, CDI leadership, department managers, Finance and HCS private clients Superior written and interpersonal communication skills Proven ability to develop/maintain policies and procedures Drive for performance with strong organization, prioritization, and coordination Proactive problem solving and compliance issue resolution Visual acuity for oversight of encoders, groupers, online references, and EHR Proficient with computers, software, hardware, and technology Microsoft Office proficiency to generate reports and data Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to respond to diverse scheduling needs of associates and physicians Coaching and developing others; ability to mentor staff and address performance issues Mobilizer: set goals, hold staff accountable, meet deadlines, and generate reports Change Driver: embrace improvements and creative thinking; open to ideas and change Working Conditions

Availability to work with coding associates, clinics, physicians practices and coding managers remotely or in-office Active driver's license and transportation required Occasional schedule changes to accommodate project implementation, auditing, meetings, or departmental needs Environment

Normal office environment with standard heating, lighting, and safety

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