Coding Manager

Job Summary

Responsible to oversee the Coding Specialists team for PBS and CHS as well as the Data Integrity Specialist (DIS) team to ensure compliance with all processes. Provide training and tools needed to work productively, accurately and within compliance and monitor the Key Performance Indicators of the teams to achieve targeted department goals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:   

• Interact with internal team members, clients and vendors to ensure high levels of responsiveness and resolution of identified issues.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to address areas of opportunities based on identified trends to improve efficiency of the process used in performing tasks; Develop strategies for meeting department objectives
• Continually review department processes to determine ways to increase productivity and identify process opportunity trends and recommend ways to improve efficiencies
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to patient account service activities.
• Actively participate on assigned projects fulfilling task assignments while meeting deadlines 
• Assist in establishing performance standards, policies and procedures, and compliance with government regulations.
• Manage implementation of new client services to ensure smooth, timely, and effective processing of accounts.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 5%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Healthcare Operations department. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. For Exempt Managers: Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and eight to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university preferred
• 5 years of progressive experience in supervisory level position.
• 5 years Coding experience; required
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT coding conventions and guidelines; required
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding HIPAA, collections, filing insurance claims, and filing for reimbursement from federal health care programs; required
• Advanced knowledge of medical and billing terminology; required

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Strong ability to lead multiple teams
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning skills
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business situations, strategies, theory, processes, management, and operations
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Advanced customer service and phone skills

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC); required
• Certified Ambulance Compliance Officer (CACO); preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification and Training; preferred

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)