Job Summary

Overview

Medical Coding Team/Project Manager - FT
It's time to "Fall" into a New Career Opportunity with Aviacode!
We are currently accepting applications/resumes for a highly motivated Coding Project Manager with at least 3 years' experience supervising Multi-specialty Professional Coding-Team services. This position reports to the 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. This is a remote FT benefit eligible employee status opportunity.


Responsibilities
Assist in onboarding new clients following established processing, collaborating with the appropriate functions to ensure a successful launch
Onboarding new coders to new and established projects
Manage work queues and ensure they are clear, encounters are in right status, and provides feedback to Coding Manager as appropriate
Participate in Client meetings by creating agendas and assisting with meeting notes
Manage coder schedules on project
Monthly metric/other reporting as agreed to with management
Approve Coder Time , PTO and monitor Chart counts (AKA Piece rates)
Monitor that QAs are being performed and participate in any remediation as necessary
Assist in QA in select situations and perform some coding production work as needed
Potential Management of projects as defined by your team leadership


Qualifications
AAPC or AHIMA medical coding certification required
More than five (5) years' experience in Professional Coding, multi-specialty experience preferred
Ability to accurately review and assign all ICD/CPT/HCPCS and modifiers for pro-fee multi-specialty E/M services. Experience with surgery coding in multi-specialties a plus.
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and Anatomy and Physiology
Knowledge of pertinent reimbursement systems, including, but not limited to, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and RVU system
Knowledge of CMS guidelines including, but not limited to, split/shared and Teaching Physician
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
Must have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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
Cross functional expertise with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong computer skills including MS Office (e.g., Excel and Word)
Ability to multi-task and set/meet multiple deadlines under pressure with initiative, tact, and poise

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