Manager, Professional Coding
About the role
At Legacy, we support all of our employees in being the best at what they do. It’s their commitment that helps us fulfill our mission of making life better for others. If you want to utilize your skills in an environment dedicated to the health and well-being of the community, we invite you to consider this role.
Responsibilities
The Professional Coding Manager plans, designs, implements, and maintains Legacy Professional Billing (LPB) coding compliance related programs and associated policies and procedures. Manages key staff who have a significant role in the oversight of coding and billing compliance. Leads and coordinates Coding Education and Audit programs for Legacy Professional Services. Ensures Legacy Health professional coding standards meet state and federal regulations and accrediting agency guidelines. The Manager acts as liaison between Corporate Compliance, Revenue Cycle, Clinical Informatics and Medical Group Operations. Maintains System Compliance Program documents as it relates to coding. Proactively identifies and assesses coding and compliance risks, controls and carries out compliance program duties as delegated according to Compliance Committee and/or Medical and Administrative Directors.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare related field or equivalent experience required.
Experience
Minimum of three years’ experience in clinic setting and two to three years’ experience in billing and patient information regulatory compliance required.
Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of standards of all regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over Legacy services. Demonstrated problem-solving, research, analytical, management, presentation, facilitation, organizational, consultation and training skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. PC-based computer skills.
Qualifications
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) preferred.
Pay
USD $49.56 - USD $74.82 /Hr.