Physician Billing Coding Manager

Huron Healthcare Consulting

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes. Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Joining the Huron team means you'll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

Manages and oversees the system-wide physician billing and coding compliance program for Munson Healthcare, one of Huron's Managed Services clients. Works in close partnership with Munson leadership to maintain oversight of end-to-end revenue cycle functions, including health information management, coding, billing, and registration. Leads projects related to the design, implementation, revision, and maintenance of system-wide processes and systems that promote compliance and operational excellence within the revenue cycle. Supervises and directs the activities of assigned personnel, exercising professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Manages large programs with substantial budget and organizational impact, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as institutional standards, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee physician billing and coding operations across Munson Healthcare within Huron's Managed Services framework.
• Manage and coordinate diagnostic and procedural coding processes to ensure compliance with federal / state regulations and payer requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain system-wide processes that promote compliance and efficiency in revenue cycle operations.
• Monitor coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance metrics; identify and implement improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with Munson leadership, physicians, and clinical teams to resolve documentation and coding issues promptly.
• Supervise and direct assigned personnel, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and present reports on coding performance, audit results, and compliance initiatives to Huron and Munson leadership.
• Ensure adherence to institutional standards, practices, policies, and procedures across all revenue cycle functions.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree required.

Certification : CPC (Certified Professional Coder) required; additional certifications (e.g., CPMA, CCS) preferred.

Experience :

57 years of physician billing and coding experience.

Minimum 23 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and reimbursement methodologies.

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

The estimated salary range for this job is $90,000 - $125,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron's annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron's pay for performance philosophy and Huron's benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

At Huron, we're redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client's challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great worktogether. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues. Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.