Coding Project Manager

Job Locations: US-Virtual/Remote
Job ID: 2020-2111
# of Openings: 1
Category: Medical Coding
Minimum Hours: 40

Overview

Medical Coding Project Manager – Remote

Aviacode is looking for a highly motivated Coding Project Manager of Facility services to join our team. This position reports to the Senior Coding Manager. The Coding Project Manager works directly with the coding team ensuring the coders consistently follow all industry and client-specific guidelines as well as meeting the quality and coding turn-around times as dictated by the contract with the client.

Responsibilities:

Onboard new clients following established processing, collaborating with the appropriate functions to ensure a successful launch
Manage work queues and ensure they are clear, encounters are in right status, and provides feedback to Senior Coding Manager as appropriate
Manage coder schedules on project
Monthly metric/other reporting as agreed to with management
Review of client piece reporting vs. employee reported pieces
Assist in QA in select situations and perform some coding production work as needed

Qualifications:

AHIMA or AAPC medical coding certification required
More than five (5) years’ experience in Facility Coding, supervisory experience preferred
Ability to accurately review and assign all ICD/CPT/HCPCS and modifiers for facility Outpatient Services and ICD-10-CM and PCS for facility Inpatient Services
Experience working in Cerner, Meditech, Paragon EMR systems preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and Anatomy and Physiology
Knowledge of pertinent reimbursement systems, including, but not limited to, OPPS, IPPS, APC, APR-DRG, MS-DRG
Possess strong leadership qualities of integrity, the ability to motivate others and the ability to promote quality
This is a client facing role. Individual must have the ability to present and communicate with varying levels of client’s management team
Strong interpersonal skills are a must
Ability to work remotely and be a self starter
Ability to train and mentor coders on various client projects and various specialties
Ability to interpret and apply industry and client specific coding rules and guidelines
Understanding of medical records content, format and other pertinent procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Aviacode provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aviacode complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Aviacode expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected classes. Improper interference with the ability of Aviacode’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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