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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Experience
•Five years of experience in coding/billing
•Two years of experience in physician practice or consulting physician practice operations
Preferred Qualifications
•Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based (CCS-P)
Education
Associates degree in business, finance, accounting, or healthcare-related field, or 3 years of equivalent experience
Certification Summary
•NA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, CPT/HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding systems, medical billing functions, and third party insurance carrier requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid
•Demonstrated proven strong written and oral communication skills, and must be able to educate/speak to large groups of people, including physicians and clinical staff
•Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff from different disciplines on an individual and/or team basis
•Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Job Responsibilities
1.Creates and monitors daily workplans for charge entry associates and other billing staff as appropriate to ensure timely processing of professional charges within CPG.
2.Monitors charge capture and charge reconciliation processes for all CPG departments and reports any areas of concern to appropriate management.
3.Oversees charge capture and release for new providers and new departments to make sure claims are released timely as the providers are enrolled with third party payers.
4.Partners with Coding, Compliance, and other departments on coding/billing issues; coordinates review of open issues and monitors until resolved.
5.Creates and manages EPIC build requests to optimize revenue performance for professional billing.
6.Oversees the development of billing tools and reports that allow Practice Managers and billing providers to enhance revenue through correct charge capture and reconciliation.
7.Creates and manages charge capture reports and tools in conjunction with the CPG Manager for Reporting, Manager of Coding Education, Billing and Reimbursement and Practice managers.
8.Keeps current on regulatory billing requirements, CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10, and payer-specific coding changes, ensures adequate and appropriate training to all affected areas.
9.Communicates compliance concerns to Children's Physician Group leadership team and Compliance as needed and develops/manages action plans to address.
10.Understands post-billing review findings and assists in education for the purpose of improving deficiencies identified in the review.
11.Reviews and analyzes denial information from third-party payers to address charge capture operational issues that may contribute to denials.
12.Facilitates the completion of charge corrections needed as part of corrective action plans and updates the Compliance department.
13.Is responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team including: interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.
14.Mentors team members to encourage personal and professional growth.
15.Encourages ongoing skill development by providing opportunities for continued education.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Five years of experience in coding and billing
- Two years of experience in physician practice or consulting physician practice operations
- Associate degree in business, finance, accounting, or healthcare-related field, or 3 years equivalent experience
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P)
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, CPT/HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding systems and third-party payer requirements including Medicare and Medicaid
- Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills and ability to educate/speak to large groups including physicians and clinical staff
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with multidisciplinary staff
- Experience creating and managing EPIC build requests and electronic medical record billing tools/reports
- Experience analyzing denials and implementing corrective actions to optimize reimbursement
- Experience managing and leading a team including interviewing, hiring, training, performance management
- Must pass Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher within 30 days of employment
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with on‑site or near‑site primary care, a 24/7 nurse line, Teladoc, and counseling resources. Wellness services such as fitness centers, classes, and biometric screenings reinforce access to care and preventive support.
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Parental & Family Support — Near‑site child care, a child‑care credit, adoption and fertility assistance, and paid parental and other leaves indicate strong family‑oriented support. Everyday convenience perks like a free concierge service further ease caregiving and life logistics.
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Retirement Support — A dual‑plan setup with a 403(b) savings plan and a separate employer‑funded 401(a) growth plan signals meaningful long‑term financial support. Financial‑wellness resources are also highlighted.
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Insights
What We Do
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
