What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Coding Compliance (Hybrid) - Surgery position at Washington University in St. Louis?
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Position handles the day to day operations of charge capture activities assuring compliance and maximizing revenue.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
Education:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Supervisory (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Education:
Preferred Qualifications
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications:
No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Accounting, Code Compliance, Organizing, Supervisory Management, Trend Analysis, Trend Reporting
Grade
C13
Salary Range
$68,100.00 - $105,500.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
40
Position Summary
Position handles the day to day operations of charge capture activities assuring compliance and maximizing revenue.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervises Coding Coordinators to assure hospital based services captured timely and to maximize revenue.
- Directly interacts and communicates with faculty on coding, charge capture, compliance and other billing related issues.
- Performs compliance related duties such as review of medical documentation, completion of physician audits and OPBC audits.
- Develops educational materials and conducts regular meetings with faculty to determine methods of improving coding and documentation.
- Ensures staff attends scheduled training/in-services.
- Keeps abreast of procedures and changes affecting Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, PPO and related health care operations.
- Communicates policies and procedures to staff on billing issues to promote efficient flow of billing process.
- Monitors weekly charges, TES workfiles, MTC lists, approves write-offs per departmental policy.
- Ensures weekly completion of hospital missing charge lists and reports physician in noncompliance of divisional/departmental missing operative note policy.
- Ensures OPBC and Departmental compliance guidelines applied to billed services.
- Creates TES and Medicode edits to reduce reductions; monitors TES workfile for aging encounters.
- Serves as compliance liaison to WU Office of Physician Billing Compliance.
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment.
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Office equipment.
Education:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Supervisory (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Education:
Preferred Qualifications
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications:
No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Accounting, Code Compliance, Organizing, Supervisory Management, Trend Analysis, Trend Reporting
Grade
C13
Salary Range
$68,100.00 - $105,500.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $68,100 - $105,500
