SUPERVISOR, CODING & DATA MANAGEMENT

Department of University Physicians / CMED

Job Description

This
position is responsible for accurate coding which translates into clinical revenue: Coordinate the coding, billing and/or reimbursement
processes, and audit of claims/reimbursements/reports/etc. for a health care services unit with regards to Medicare, Medicaid, Champus, and
other related payor policy areas. Research patient record documentation and prepare letters to appeal adverse determinations in payment.
Research reimbursement issues and write responses to clarify or refute clinical decisions made by payers; keep appropriate medical coding
staff and departments informed of applicable regulatory changes to billing and coding rules. Review medical coding staff work and provide
feedback to ensure coding accuracy, coordinate workload and establish efficiencies for coding team, create processes and policies, provide
feedback to providers regarding documentation improvements. Supervise assigned Professional Coding and Revenue medical coding team. Monitor
medical coding team goals and objectives to ensure timely completions. Assist in interviewing, selection, training, discipline and mentoring
as well as evaluating medical coding staff. Work closely with other professionals and administrators, internal and external to the
University, to resolve coding and/or reimbursement issues. Prepare and/or perform special assignments/projects, conduct feasibility studies,
and perform related financial and/or clinical analysis.
Other duties as assigned.
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Shift

Monday
– Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in health services management,
finance, business, accounting, nursing, or health-related profession, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which
comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Three (3) years of experience in medical coding, specific to reviewing
documentation and assigning ICD-9/10 and CPT codes, reviewing payer guidelines and requirements to manage payer edits, and/or audit or
denials coordination.

Experience in medical terminology and ICD-10, CPT coding and DRG’s, and APC’s.

Certification in one of
the following:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered
  Health Information Technician (RHIT) by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); or
• Certified Professional
  Coder (CPC)
• other equivalent certification by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Preferred
Qualifications

Niche Professional Interests: Experience with -Cerner, Optum CAC, Athena IDX, Microsoft
Teams, Experian, knowledge of WPS

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $59,322 – $96,762 annually

Grade: PAT – 009
University Title: SUPERVISOR, CODING & DATA MANA
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Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application,
please provide Resume and cover letter.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available
for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid
time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System
campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resou
rces/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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