Hiring Department

University Physicians

Job Description

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The Manager, Coding & Data Management will provide management, coordination, and oversight of all aspects related to outpatient coding, and third-party audits.
• Achieve performance targets by actively engaging with various disciplines and departments; appropriately manage people, relationships, and processes to maximize results and engage with internal and external stakeholders. Promote collaboration, teamwork, and champion service excellence.

• Trains, mentors, and educates coding supervisors to assure timely and accurate coding, edit resolution, and denial prevention.

• Monitor and coordinate expenditures during the year with the Director.

• Oversee and maintain vendor communications and relationships for external support staffing, edit resolution, and denial prevention.

• Oversee and maintain compliance with the organizational Corporate Coding Compliance plan, including oversight of job descriptions, procedures, coding references, training, orientation, and continuing education.

• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures that are consistent with University and hospital policies and procedures.

• Oversee and maintain internal and external quality assurance programs for the coding and edit correction functions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate coding and charge entry for claim submission.

• Compile and prepare various statistical, production, and benchmarking reports for internal use.

• Research and resolve physician inquiries relating to code assignment and clinical documentation requests and queries.

• Successfully multi-task on a variety of responsibilities, deadlines and projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

Shift

Days - Hours may vary depending on the assigned department needs, Remote position requiring be onsite two days a week.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management or other related health field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Five (5) years of related experience.

Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a directly related health care environment.

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification by AHIMA within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

In-depth experience with and thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding, including assignment of MS-DRGs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with -Cerner, Optum CAC, Athena IDX, Microsoft Teams, Experian, knowledge of WPS

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $78,520 - $127,962 Annually
Grade: PAT-011
University Title: MANAGER, CODING & DATA MANAGEMENT
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Cover Letter and Resume.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.