Assistant Manager, Coding

As an Assistant Manager, Medical Coding at Ventra, your role is crucial in overseeing and managing a team of medical coders to ensure accurate and timely coding of medical services for revenue cycle management. Here's what you can expect: • *Role Overview:** Ventra is a leading business solutions provider in the healthcare industry, focusing on Revenue Cycle Management for various medical specialties. By partnering with healthcare facilities, Ventra delivers transparent and data-driven solutions to address complex revenue and reimbursement issues, allowing clinicians to concentrate on providing exceptional care to their patients and communities. • *Key Responsibilities:** - **Team Management:** Lead and mentor a team of medical coders, providing training, guidance, and support. - **Coding Accuracy:** Ensure accurate medical coding following the latest coding guidelines such as ICD-10-CM and CPT. - **Coding Compliance:** Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to medical coding. - **Training and Development:** Collaborate with Training and QA teams to enhance the coding skills of team members through training programs. - **Documentation Review:** Review medical records to ensure documentation supports coding decisions. - **Coding Software:** Utilize coding software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. - **Reporting:** Prepare and analyze reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to coding performance. - **Performance Tracking:** Monitor daily performance of team members for production and quality, taking corrective actions as needed. - **Production Volumes:** Track daily inflow of inventory and escalate issues promptly for corrective actions. • *Qualifications Required:** - **Education:** Bachelor's degree in nursing or any life science-related field. - **Certification:** Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification preferred. - **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of core experience in medical coding in a relevant specialty. - **Skills:** In-depth knowledge of medical coding guidelines, strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills, effective communication, proficiency in coding software, and understanding of coding regulations. Ventra Health values diversity and inclusivity, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to various factors. The company fosters a workplace of mutual respect and encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates. If you encounter any suspicious communication claiming to represent Ventra Health, please verify its legitimacy by contacting the company directly through official channels to protect yourself from potential scams. Ventra Health does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or solicit payment from applicants for consideration or placement. Join Ventra Health in revolutionizing healthcare solutions and contribute to a culture of excellence and integrity in the industry. As an Assistant Manager, Medical Coding at Ventra, your role is crucial in overseeing and managing a team of medical coders to ensure accurate and timely coding of medical services for revenue cycle management. Here's what you can expect: • *Role Overview:** Ventra is a leading business solutions provider in the healthcare industry, focusing on Revenue Cycle Management for various medical specialties. By partnering with healthcare facilities, Ventra delivers transparent and data-driven solutions to address complex revenue and reimbursement issues, allowing clinicians to concentrate on providing exceptional care to their patients and communities. • *Key Responsibilities:** - **Team Management:** Lead and mentor a team of medical coders, providing training, guidance, and support. - **Coding Accuracy:** Ensure accurate medical coding following the latest coding guidelines such as ICD-10-CM and CPT. - **Coding Compliance:** Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to medical coding. - **Training and Development:** Collaborate with Training and QA teams to enhance the coding skills of team members through training programs. - **Documentation Review:** Review medical records to ensure documentation supports coding decisions. - **Coding Software:** Utilize coding software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. - **Reporting:** Prepare and analyze reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to coding performance. - **Performance Tracking:** Monitor daily performance of team members for production and quality, taking corrective actions as needed. - **Production Volumes:** Track daily inflow of inventory and escalate issues promptly for corrective actions. • *Qualifications Required:** - **Education:** Bachelor's degree in nursing or any life science-related field. - **Certification:** Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification preferred. - **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of core e