University of Missouri-Kansas City (UKMC)

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The University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of 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

Shift Type: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Flexibility for Alternative Schedules: Yes

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, or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) 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

Niche Professional Interests: Experience with -Cerner, Optum CAC, Athena IDX, Microsoft Teams, Experian, knowledge of WPS

Anticipated Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $78,520 - $127,962

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 filling out 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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