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Role Description

Join our talented Banner Health Coding team of Outpatient Coders where great careers are built. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Director of Acute Care Medical Coding Leader to join our high-performing Outpatient team that consistently meets stretch goals. This leadership position involves managing special projects alongside day-to-day operational activities, such as facilitating meetings between coding operations and physician teams.

• Manage designated medical coding teams across multiple locations.
• Achieve business unit goals in areas such as unbilled accounts receivable, compliance, data integrity, Case Mix Index (CMI), and reimbursement with third party payors.
• Collaborate with Health Information Management System (HIMS) leadership to achieve financial and revenue cycle goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration, or related field.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) in active status with AHIMA or AAPC.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) preferred in the ambulatory setting.
• Three or more years of progressive coding leadership experience, preferably within a major health care organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Thorough knowledge of computer applications and their applicability to coding.

Requirements

• Select, train, coach, and evaluate coding staff.
• Participate in the development of the department budget and ensure budgetary goals are met.
• Drive organization performance improvements through coding scorecard monitoring.
• Establish coding quality, productivity, and best practices with other leaders.
• Develop standard coding policies/procedures/guidelines for compliance.
• Monitor data integrity and perform staff training and education.
• Stay updated on new medical technologies and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and coding accuracy.

Benefits

• Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
• Remote work options available.

Company Description

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines.