Director, PB Coding Operations & Education

BMC Software; United States; Remote; USD 122,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCHS is seeking a Director, PB Coding Operations & Education to lead coding oversight across the organization, ensuring accurate documentation, compliant coding and appropriate reimbursement. You will supervise coding staff and drive education programs for physicians and staff to maintain industry standards.

You will direct coding activities, conduct quality reviews, monitor productivity, and collaborate with Leadership and Compliance to act on documentation trends and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
• CPC certification required.
• Minimum 10 years related experience in professional coding with ICD-9/ICD-10, E/M and CPT.
• Previous management experience including education/mentoring/training.

Responsibilities

• Provide coding oversight and standards for accuracy and compliance.
• Direct coding activities to ensure compliant coding for all services.
• Lead education and training for providers and staff.
• Monitor department productivity and evaluate program strengths.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership on staffing and development.
• Identify trends in documentation and coding to drive improvements.
• Serve as contact for professional coding across the organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Organization

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director PB Coding Operations and Education functions primarily on providing coding oversight and standards to ensure coding accuracy, compliance and appropriate reimbursement across BUMG, along with managing operational execution of these standards in areas reporting to Revenue Cycle. The Director has responsibility for managing coding operations and overall success of an effective program, including oversight for coding training across BUMG. The Director manages coding staff to ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory agencies and that appropriate reimbursement is received for the level of service rendered.

Position: Director, PB Coding Operations & Education

Department: Corporate PBO General

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

The Director, Professional Coding Operations and Education functions primarily on providing coding oversight and standards to ensure coding accuracy, compliance and appropriate reimbursement across BUMG, along with managing operational execution of these standards in areas reporting to Revenue Cycle.

• Facilitate accurate representation of professional coding and clinical documentation through interaction with physicians, coders and practice staff by providing ongoing education
• Direct coding activities to ensure accurate, consistent and compliant coding for all services.
• Ensure quality reviews to validate coding accuracy.
• Participate in the rejections, denials and claims review process with billing team to ensure compliance and accurate reimbursement
• Identify trends in documentation and coding concerns and collaborate with Leadership and Compliance to assess and implement corrective action
• Evaluate the success of coding processes on an ongoing basis
• Serves as contact for professional coding across BUMG.
• Works with Human Resources and department mangers on the selection of qualified candidates for employment following all policies, guidelines and applicable laws
• Responsible for effective personnel management including training, directing, mentoring and instilling a commitment to quality and excellence
• Monitors department productivity and performance to identify and evaluate program/department strengths and training opportunities in relation to operative effectiveness
• Encourage staff and personally advances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, workshops and maintaining knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

JOB REQUIREEMNTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

CPC – Certified Professional Coder

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 10 years related experience in professional coding with ICD-9/ICD-10, E/M and CPT. Previous management experience required; experience must include education/mentoring/training.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Expertise knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT and E&M coding principals and guidelines
• Knowledge of MS, AP, and APR DRG systems APG, EAPGs
• Knowledge of payer reimbursement methodologies, federal, state and payer specific regulations, policies and compliance standards
• Excellent written verbal and communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent skill in providing hands-on education to providers including audit finding and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks, follow-through and meet timelines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff,
• Ability to adapt to changes in workload and priorities, responding quickly to urgent requests.
• Ability to mentor, guide and motivate direct reports through demonstration of best practices and leading by example.

Compensation Range:

$122,000.00- $177,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans