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AVP-Coding ServicesJob DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Oversees the daily operations of the coding unit, including workload and staffing; hiring, disciplining, and performance appraisals; training; and monitoring quality of work.Develops long-range and short-term goals, objectives, plans, and programs and ensures they are implemented.Assists in planning, developing, and controlling the budget, including staffing costs, capital equipment, and operations of the coding unit.Evaluates the impact of innovations and changes in programs, policies, and procedures for the coding unit.Designs and implements systems and methods to improve data accessibility. Identifies, assesses, and resolves problems. Prepares administrative reports.Oversees and monitors the coding compliance program. Develops and coordinates educational and training programs regarding elements of the coding compliance program, such as appropriate documentation and accurate coding, to all appropriate staff.Ensures the appropriate dissemination and communication of regulatory, policy, and guideline changes.Conducts and oversees coding audit efforts and coordinates monitoring of coding accuracy and documentation adequacy.Reports on non-compliance issues detected through auditing and monitoring, the nature of corrective action plans, and the results of follow-up audits.Conducts trend analyses to identify patterns and variations in coding practices.Reviews claim denials and rejections pertaining to coding and medical necessity issues and, when necessary, implements a corrective action plan to prevent similar denials and rejections from recurring.Eligibility Criteria:Life Science graduation or any equivalent graduation with Anatomy/Physiology as main subjects.Master’s degree in business administration preferred.10 - 12 years of overall coding experience, out of which a minimum of 5 years in team handling of a team size ranging between 250 – 600 team members.Any one of the following coding certifications: CPC, COC, CRC, CPC-P from AAPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA from AHIMAExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Strong managerial, leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills.Outstanding organizational skills.Hands-on Experience in generating reports using MS Office - Excel, Word, and MS PowerPoint.