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MANAGER - CODING AUDITING & EDUCATION

Category:

Office Support Services Location:

Wausau, WI Job Schedule:

FULLTIME

Job Number:

105903 Apply To Job Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI is seeking a

MANAGER OF AUDITING & EDUCATION

to join our CODING team! The Manager of Coding Quality & Education is responsible for leading the organization's coding quality, auditing, and education strategies across hospital, professional fee, and outpatient settings. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and optimized coding through robust audit programs, targeted education for coders and providers, and effective use of Epic and related coding technologies. The manager serves as a strategic partner to Revenue Cycle leadership to support financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and provider engagement.

HOURS:

Full Time 1.0 FTE, 80 Hours Biweekly Experience/Qualifications Knowledge of general health care business concepts is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Health Information Management, Allied Health, Coding, Business, Finance or other health related fields. Certification required in one of the following areas: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in hospital and/or professional fee coding environments. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in coding, auditing, or education functions. Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, E/M coding, and

DRG/APR-DRG

methodologies. Experience analyzing audit data, denial trends, and performance metrics to drive corrective actions. Epic system experience is strongly preferred. Deep expertise in coding quality, audit methodologies, and regulatory compliance. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to educate providers and coding professionals. Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical operational guidance. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Provide oversight and strategic support for coding-related denials, including identification of root causes tied to documentation, coding accuracy, and workflow gaps across hospital and professional fee claims. Partner with Revenue Cycle, Denials Management, and Patient Financial Services to analyze coding-related denial trends and implement corrective education and Epic build enhancements to prevent recurrence. Oversee review and resolution processes for coding-related claim edits and billing errors, ensuring timely correction and feedback loops to coders and providers. Leverage Epic tools and reporting (e.g., claim edit workqueues, coding edits, denial reason codes, and analytics) to proactively detect risk, monitor performance, and support denial prevention strategies. Support Epic optimization initiatives aligned to coding quality and denial reduction, including refinement of coding edits, workflows, alerts, and reporting dashboards. High level of professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment. Ensure education and audit programs directly align high-impact denial drivers and claim error trends to measurably reduce preventable denials and rework. Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. Time away from work accrual. Retirement plans available. Wellness program for employees and their families.

Our Mission :

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision :

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more.