PB Coding Manager (Radiology) - Remote - 133642
Job Description
#133642 PB Coding Manager (Radiology) - Remote
Filing Deadline: Thu 12/26/2024UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/26/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department supports the organization's mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world - one life at a time. We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients. We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.
The PB Coding Manger, is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate and compliant coding and charge capture for their assigned group of specialties. The Coding Manager ensures their assigned team(s) complete the assignment of CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding of services rendered by physicians and allied health professionals for inpatient, outpatient and office-based services. The PB Coding Manager is responsible for monitoring and adjusting workflows on a daily basis to ensure services are captured and billed within the established charge lag set forth by the Physician Group.
The PB Coding Manger, has responsibility for monitoring the quality and accuracy of services being coded by their team(s). In collaboration with the Second Level Review (SLR) Team, the Coding Manager will be involved in the regular quality reviews of their team members and will be responsible for providing any necessary education or training identified as appropriate to ensure the ongoing accuracy of charges submitted and to be compliant with all applicable federal, state and payer coding guidelines. The Coding Manager will also be required to assist the coding team with complex surgical cases, and to provide timely feedback to the team and the physicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Nine (9) years of related coding experience, education and/or training; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in related area plus five (5) years of related coding experience. Related experience: Coding Radiology services.
Solid supervisory and organizational skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Thorough knowledge of revenue cycle management practices and concepts, charge master, billing, coding and collection regulations.
Skilled in written and verbal communications, with the ability to effectively motivate others, to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner, and to prepare and present a variety of reports and analyses.
Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and delegate assignments efficiently.
In-depth knowledge of all relevant information technology, including systems, tools, applications, processes, and methodologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional fee coding certification, such as CPC or CCS-P.
Will consider RHIT or RHIA with CCS certification.
Must have experience leading remote teams.
Must have at least five (5) years of management experience.
Healthcare environment experience.
Epic and 3M encoder user experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $94,400 - $176,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $45.21 - $84.67
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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