Medical Records Coding Manager supervises and trains a team of medical coders to ensure medical records are coded with accuracy and completeness. Ensures medical records coding operations follow the latest guidelines and compliance standards. Being a Medical Records Coding Manager maintains required documentation and confidentiality of patient records. Implements processes for coding operations that support the needs of other healthcare partners. Additionally, Medical Records Coding Manager develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest ICD and CPT coding versions and ensures coders receive updates and training on classification or guideline changes. Is a certified medical coder and the exact type of coding certification may vary based on the clinical setting or a medical specialty focus. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, a related field, or equivalent. Depending on the setting typically requires the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. May additionally have the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Medical Records Coding Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Medical Records Coding Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Company Overview:
Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
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Position Overview:
The Revenue Coding Specialist assists with compliance, education, accuracy in charge capture, and improvement in the revenue cycle processes for our Cayuga Health Partners Practices. This includes analysis of patient clinical and billing data to identify documentation, coding, and charging opportunities. This position will work collaboratively with all practices in the CHP Network and serves as a liaison between practices, hospitals, and payers as indicated. This position serves as an information resource and guide, champion to promote best coding behaviors, and serve as subject matter expert for reimbursement and billing questions. The Revenue Coding Specialist is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of coding and billing regulations for all payers. Keeps current on regulatory updates, contractual agreements, local payer policies and procedures to ensure charge accuracy, compliance and optimization for CHP Practices. This includes calculating anticipated reimbursement rates for various payers and reconciling with payments.
What you'll do:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education - Associates' degree in a healthcare related field, Finance, Business, or Accounting or equivalent work experience. Certified Coding Specialist Certification optional. Completion of college credited course work in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology/Disease Processes/Pharmacology required.
Experience - Must possess a demonstrated advanced knowledge of clinical processes, clinical coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM/PCS, revenue codes and modifiers), NYS insurance regulations, RVUs, billing processes and audits, including knowledge of charge capture, reconciliation, error management operations and overall revenue cycle operations required
Licensure - AAPC CPC (no CPC-A), and/or AHIMA CCS preferred.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. The person in this position frequently communicates with Practices. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position may require occasional driving to practice locations.
At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org
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Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.
Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.
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