Coding Manager- Remote- New England States Only

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

SUMMARY

Provides strategic direction and comprehensive management support for all physician and staff coding programs and operations at Atrius Health. Manages the day-to-day activities of coding functions within the Coding Department. Serves as the primary coding expert and resource for the organization. Develops a strategy and executes a comprehensive coding strategy and process to improve the capture of all billable charges, maximize reimbursement, optimize risk diagnosis coding, and ensure coding review and workflows are according to coding compliance. Oversees, support and documentation of coding related questions from providers and business staff. Reviews Ingenix (claims scrubber software) data and insurer denials to ensure reimbursement maximization.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education, training, or experience) required. Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or other related professional billing/coding (not hospital billing) certification required.

EXPERIENCE

7 – 10 years’ professional experience that includes 5-7 years of coding and compliance experience and 3 years of supervisory experience required.

In-depth knowledge of coding, medical terminology, billing operations and computer systems required.

Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) required.

Must have firsthand knowledge of current health care coding issues and must be familiar with professional billing and coding rules within a general, multi-specialty physician group practice required.

Ability to work remotely required.

SKILLS

Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills essential.

Must possess the ability to present and explain complex material to physicians and other providers in a non-confrontational manner.

Strong PC skills in word processing, database, and presentation applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) required.

Strong skills in the use of the Internet required.

Benefits Include:

Up to 8% company retirement contribution

Generous Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Paid professional development

Generous health and welfare benefit package

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.