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Job Description
Medical Coding Manager- Ambulatory
43903BR
43903BR
Position Description
Provides day-to-day management and support to the coding team responsible for outpatient, in-patient and clinic-based services across Texas Tech Physician clinics. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely coding across multiple specialties, supporting both clinical and academic missions. The manager oversees coding staff, auditors, and educators, ensuring consistency in coding practices and adherence to institutional policies, payer regulations, and federal guidelines. This position collaborates closely with departmental administrators, faculty physicians, residents, Compliance, Revenue Cycle, and Information Technology to promote documentation excellence and optimize charge capture across all service lines. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment. The Coding Manager demonstrates a deep understanding of coding and documentation principles and strong communication and leadership skills.
Major/Essential Functions- Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations for coding, reimbursement, and documentation requirements.
- Monitors the work of subordinate coding/billing staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of assignments.
- Develops and implements systems to ensure the identification of all documented professional
services and supplies. - Acts as departmental resource for coding and reimbursement and review of difficult classification situations to determine the most appropriate codes.
- Consults with and educates physicians, fellows, residents and other personnel in training sessions on coding practices and documentation requirements.
- Meets regularly with clinic supervisors to review workflow and potential options for improvement.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience as a medical coder or coding auditor, plus one year of recent supervisory experience, are required.
The AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or the AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification must be obtained no later than twelve (12) months after hire into the role, and remain active.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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