Responsible for the daily operations, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling all functions of the Medical Coding program.
ResponsibilitiesProvides direct supervision over the coding staff to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of coding and data collection activities.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure coding accuracy and resolve coding-related issues.
Monitor coding productivity and quality, implementing process improvements as necessary.
Stay up-to-date with coding guidelines, regulations, and industry changes.
Produces clinical data and statistical reports for clinicians, researchers, financial and business planning, and clinical quality support services.
Oversees accurate billing of charges to Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payers according to insurance regulations and guidelines of each state where business is conducted.
Develops and maintains systems to insure efficient work flow and compliance to ensure data quality resulting in optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment systems.
Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures, guidelines, and coding compliance plan for personnel in order to ensure compliance.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Manage and supervise the coding team, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
Collaborate with department stakeholders to help meet their coding needs.
Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Ability to apply judgment and making informed decisions.
Proven ability to manage a multitude of responsibilities while meeting objectives and working with teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Detail-oriented.
REQUIRED:
Accreditation from a professional coding organization, such as American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is required.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
About Us- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Skills Required
- Certification from AHIMA, AAPC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
- Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
- Experience managing and supervising a coding team
- Knowledge of governmental regulations and payer billing (Medicare, Medicaid, third-party payers)
- Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong leadership, organization, and time management skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to ensure coding accuracy and compliance
- Ability to maintain security and integrity per Texas EO-GA-48 (as required)
What We Do
UT Health San Antonio™, one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, is the leader in south/central Texas funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The university’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have produced more than 33,000 alumni. The $806.6 million operating budget supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo, and is the primary driver of its community’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry. For more information on the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit uthealthsa.org.
