Coding Services Manager - Professional Services
Apply NowCompany: University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Location: Las Vegas, NV 89110
Description:
Salary: $37.45 - $59.92 Hourly
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-CSMPS.0220
Department: HEALTH INFO MGMT - 8700
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 2/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED AT-WILL AND WILL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CEO.
Position Summary:
Manages the daily operations and delivery of physician office and professional fee coding services with adherence to established coding guidelines; responsible for managing the coordination of accurate and compliant Professional Services coding of pertinent medical information; ensures accurate assignment of codes and compliance with regulatory requirements. Assists in determining strategic priorities and planning for unit operations and participates in the audit projects and provides education to the Professional Services coding team based on the audit findings.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related field and five (5) years of coding/auditing experience in in an acute care setting - including inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgery, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory/management role.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), issued by the American Health Information Management Association
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Federal, state and county laws and regulations governing coding; modern theories, principles and practices of effective supervision; coding principles and guidelines including, but not limited to ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/E&M, and HCPCS; coding documentation and billing regulations related to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance; revenue cycle workflows including, but not limited to charges/charge master, code edits, auditing, denials management, and documentation improvement; budget principles and practices; principles of information management including principles of confidentiality and other patient rights; data collection and analysis techniques; personal computers and associate software applications; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in:
Effectively managing assigned staff; facilitating resolution of conflicts among staff; applying budget principles and practices; compiling, interpreting and evaluating statistical and medical data; identifying and implementing performance standards; problem solving; using electronic health record systems; 3M 360 or similar integrated encoder/computer-assisted coding system; utilizing personal computers for data management and information dissemination; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical of ice setting and use standard of ice equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered.
02
I understand this is an AT-WILL position and I am not subject to UMC Human Resources Policies and Procedures and if hired, agree to serve at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer.
03
What is the highest diploma you obtained??
04
Please check off the certification(s) you currently possess. Please note that you can select more than one.
05
How many years of experience do you have in coding/auditing experience in provider office/professional services?
06
Of your coding/auditing experience, how many years were in a supervisory/management role?
07
I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must document those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application in order to be qualified.
Required Question
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-CSMPS.0220
Department: HEALTH INFO MGMT - 8700
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 2/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED AT-WILL AND WILL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CEO.
Position Summary:
Manages the daily operations and delivery of physician office and professional fee coding services with adherence to established coding guidelines; responsible for managing the coordination of accurate and compliant Professional Services coding of pertinent medical information; ensures accurate assignment of codes and compliance with regulatory requirements. Assists in determining strategic priorities and planning for unit operations and participates in the audit projects and provides education to the Professional Services coding team based on the audit findings.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related field and five (5) years of coding/auditing experience in in an acute care setting - including inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory surgery, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory/management role.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), issued by the American Health Information Management Association
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Federal, state and county laws and regulations governing coding; modern theories, principles and practices of effective supervision; coding principles and guidelines including, but not limited to ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/E&M, and HCPCS; coding documentation and billing regulations related to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance; revenue cycle workflows including, but not limited to charges/charge master, code edits, auditing, denials management, and documentation improvement; budget principles and practices; principles of information management including principles of confidentiality and other patient rights; data collection and analysis techniques; personal computers and associate software applications; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in:
Effectively managing assigned staff; facilitating resolution of conflicts among staff; applying budget principles and practices; compiling, interpreting and evaluating statistical and medical data; identifying and implementing performance standards; problem solving; using electronic health record systems; 3M 360 or similar integrated encoder/computer-assisted coding system; utilizing personal computers for data management and information dissemination; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical of ice setting and use standard of ice equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
- Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front
- Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $10 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
- Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
- Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
- Nevada has no State Income Tax
- No Social Security (FICA) Deduction
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered.
- Yes
- No
02
I understand this is an AT-WILL position and I am not subject to UMC Human Resources Policies and Procedures and if hired, agree to serve at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer.
- Yes
- No
03
What is the highest diploma you obtained??
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the Above
04
Please check off the certification(s) you currently possess. Please note that you can select more than one.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Registered Health Information Technician(RHIT)
- None of the above
05
How many years of experience do you have in coding/auditing experience in provider office/professional services?
- No experience
- 0 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 9 years
- 9 to less than 12 years
- 12 years and more
06
Of your coding/auditing experience, how many years were in a supervisory/management role?
- No experience
- 0 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 8 years
- 8 to less than 12 years
- 12 years and more
07
I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must document those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application in order to be qualified.
- Yes, I understand and will include those experience, level of education, and certifications clearly in the application.
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