Coding Manager

American Vision Partners (AVP) partners with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrates best‑in‑class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center.

We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas, including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork, provide exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best‑in‑class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees.

As a Coding Manager, you will train staff to properly code claims to capture charges and correctly bill for services performed. Training and Revenue Integrity minimizes departmental rework, reduces reprocessing of multiple claims from misaligned coding, and tracks and trends repeated missed opportunities for compliant charging. This position assists with maximizing revenue by identifying trends and remediating charge leakage or overage.

• Analyze daily financial exceptions from the charge‑capture audit reports to determine areas of leakage and partner with IT and clinical service lines to rectify charge capture issues.
• Perform root‑cause analysis to pinpoint process gaps and monitor and remediate any trends of charge leakage or overcharges.
• Track and report the percentage of generated revenue and overall improvement related to any new initiative.
• Support management by providing information, locating data resources, and collecting data under tight time constraints.
• Provide analysis to monitor correct coding by the coding staff, and monitor coding‑related denials to identify trends and maximize facility reimbursement.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on coding‑related denials and recommend process improvements to reduce denials.
• Resolve complex patient and physician issues as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand system interfaces, ensure appropriate coding, and assist in identifying operational and clinical best practices to maximize revenue.
• Assist physicians and clinic staff with coding and billing‑related questions and provide resources to educate providers on AVP processes.
• Develop and deliver coding presentations and training to clinicians, practice managers, and coders.
• Research, review, and approve all SIM code changes, updates, and additions within established time frames.
• Research new drugs, technology, or procedures including reimbursement for billing, EHR, and claim requirements.
• Test coding‑related changes to EHR or Autoflow and follow up on coding IT tickets within established time frames.
• Maintain system edits to ensure timely claims submission and prioritize work to maximize turnaround times.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
• 5 years of medical billing experience preferred; ophthalmology background desired.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Previous experience providing coding education and training to providers.
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems for accurate coding.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Background in revenue cycle reimbursement.
• Active knowledge of CMS guidelines, contracted insurance guidelines, and coding policies.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• Well‑organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with team members, clinic staff, payers, and patients.
• Self‑discipline and dedication to work.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.

Your health, happiness, and future matter! At AVP, we offer medical and dental insurance, significant eye‑care discounts, child‑care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, sick time, and many other benefits.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Medical Practices

Phoenix, AZ — $‑$ (approx.)

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