Medical Coding Manager
Job Summary
University Medical Billing (UMB) is a fully remote
department that is viewed as the premier billing office for the
University of Utah School of Medicine, serving over 1,800 providers
and 30 different specialties across Utah and surrounding states. We
strive to be a great place to work while providing the best service
to our customers. Our leaders and employees value collaboration,
innovation, and accountability – attributes a successful candidate
will exemplify.
As the
Medical Coding Manager, you will manage
medical coding operations to ensure accurate and compliant coding
of medical records for an organization that provides healthcare
patient services; oversee and train coding staff; design,
implement, and document coding policies and processes; conduct
audits and evaluate operations to identify opportunities for
improvements. This is a first-level manager role: manages the
activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors;
responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay
reviews; broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership
skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Members of UMB are eligible for a bonus based on department
performance. All team members are eligible for the University's
comprehensive benefit package that includes 90% employer- paid
medical insurance, a generous 14.2% retirement contribution,
reduced tuition, PTO and holiday pay, and more!
Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a
background check and the adherence to departmental policies,
including UMB's Telecommuting Agreement which requires a
distraction-free and HIPAA compliant workplace, cameras on for all
virtual calls/meetings, and the ability to work during office hours
or assigned shift (M-F, approximately 8am to 5pm Mountain Time)
regardless of what time zone you live in. Additionally, new hires
are required to provide their own monitors (two) and reliable
internet service.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Executes Strategy
- Implement coding and charge capture strategies that align to
organizational goals.
Monitor overall team outcomes and workload distribution,
adjusting plans to meet key objectives.
Represent team across the department, collaborate to deliver on
objectives
Oversees Team
- Ensure team satisfaction
- Monitor team performance, conduct assessments, support
individual learning and development objectives
- Collaborate with leadership team and staff to ensure that PreAR
days do not exceed targeted thresholds.
- Support and direct supervisor team to manage multiple
deadlines
- Provide recommendations on staffing needs
Customer Needs & Satisfaction
- Support customer (physicians, departments, payers, etc)
satisfaction and ensure appropriate follow-through to improve the
quality of the coding services provided by the team.
- Ensure coding team accuracy across all service lines average
greater than 92%.
Manager, Medical Coding Direct/Manage/Supervise
medical coding operations to ensure accurate and compliant coding
of medical records for an organization that provides healthcare
patient services. Oversee and train coding staff. Design,
implement, and document coding policies and processes. Conduct
audits and evaluate operations to identify opportunities for
improvements. First-level manager. Manages the activities of
supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring,
firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of
the field with demonstrated leadership skills.Requires a bachelor's
(or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years
of directly related work experience.This is a Manager-Level
position in the Management track.Job Code: M67483Grade: M18Expected
Pay Range: $51,498 to $118,143
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Manager, Medical Coding: Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of
directly related work experience.
Preferences
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 years' experience leading, directing, and evaluating the work
of a team to meet organizational objectives.
- 7 years' experience coding, clinical, or billing experience
with documentation requirements related to regulatory reimbursement
rules, regulations, reimbursement systems (federal, state and payer
specific), and health insurance processing is required.
- AAPC or AHIMA certification required.
- Proven experience leading and working effectively in a remote
environment.
- Proficiency in software applications (EPIC, iCentra, etc.)
Competencies
- Drives Engagement. Creates a climate where people are motivated
to do their best to help the department achieve its
objectives.
- Business Insight. Applies knowledge of business and the
marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
- Drives Results. Consistently achieves results, even under tough
circumstances; Develops a challenging vision of the future and
strives to create it through winning new business.
- Balances Stakeholders. Anticipates and balances the needs of
multiple stakeholders.
- Strategic and Innovative. Knowledge of the department and
environment to turn data into insight, analytical thought.
- Build Effective Teams. Builds strong-identity teams that apply
their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It's not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Special Instructions
While UMB is a remote department and this role will be performed
remotely, interested applicants should note the following:
- This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
- The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to
individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an
opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those
living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants
may be prioritized in the screening process.
- At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ
individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or
Washington.
Requisition Number: PRN46154B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: UMB Office Hours; M-F 8:00am to
5:00pm Mountain Time. Occassional meetings that may fall outside of
standard business hours.
Department: 00209 - Univ Medical Billing - Oper
Location: Other
Pay Rate Range: 52,000-118,143
Close Date: 11/01/2026
Open Until Filled:
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