Healthcare Coding Manager — CPT/ICD-10 Specialist

Southcentral Foundation; Alaska; On-site; Full time

Job description

Manager of Coding I

Hiring Range $62,691.20 to $83,574.40

Manager of Coding II

Hiring Range $71,760.00 to $95,693.87

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Manager of Coding is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the assignments of accurate medical and behavioral codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office setting. The Manager of Coding is proficient in coding across a wide range of services, including evaluation and management, surgery, radiology, pathology, behavioral, and medical procedures. The Manager of Coding demonstrates sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations including compliance and reimbursement. In addition, the Manager of Coding has knowledge of CPT, HCPCs, and ICD-10 as well as knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications:

1. 1. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business management, math, or science; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
2. 2. Five (5) years experience in healthcare coding.
3. 3. CPC (Certified Professional Coding) certification through the AAPC; OR AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); OR AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification required.

Additional Qualifications for Manager of Coding II:

1. 1. Master’s Degree in accounting, business management, math or science; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.