Manager of Coding & Revenue Integrity

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: WFH KL66 - Stamford, CT, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $93500.00 - $140300.00Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Who we are: 

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

What you’ll do: 

The Revenue Integrity Manager oversees processes that ensure accurate coding compliance, billing integrity, reimbursement, and revenue cycle performance.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Onboarding new/additional coders to Spire Orthopedic Partners Coding Team, including: 

Participation in the interview process with Associate Director of Billing and Coding. 
Training/review all needed systems for newly hired certified coders. 
Monitor proficiency and accuracy of newly hired certified coders for 30 days. 

Monitors charge capture processes to ensure accurate and timely billing.
Analyze billing edits, denials, underpayments, and reimbursement trends.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer billing regulations.
Develop and maintain standardized professional billing workflows, coding policies, and applicable training as needed.
Monitor center coding volume and coder workload to ensure adequate workload distribution and to ensure that all completed charts are coded in a timely manner. 
Establish back up plan/cross coverage (to address time off, unexpected team absences, etc.) to ensure that timely coding is maintained. 
Partner with Coding, Billing, Compliance, IT, and Clinical Operations to ensure alignment of documentation, practice management workflows, and payer requirements.

Provide in collaboration with Director of Billing and Coding, annual coding updates for coding staff, practice staff and providers and leadership

Coordinates audits and corrective actions as needed related to billing practices.
Conducts internal audits of documentation, coding, and billing accuracy.
Monitors compliance with CMS payer, and regulatory guidelines.
Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership as needed.
Supports external audits and payer reviews.
Track key revenue cycle metrics and KPIs
Presents findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Who you are:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Active coding certification required (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, COC, or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in professional billing, revenue integrity, coding, or revenue cycle operations.
Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Advanced knowledge of professional billing workflows, charge capture processes, payer reimbursement methodologies, and denial management.
Strong understanding of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and modifier application.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets and implement operational improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage physicians, operational leaders, and executives.

What we offer: 

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities 
Dynamic environment 
Access to a diverse network of practitioners 
Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience    
Competitive Compensation 
Generous PTO  
Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).