Responsibilities and Duties

• Serves as staff liaison to the Coding and Compliance Committee and Payer Policy Review Committee, as well as other related task forces as necessary
• Responds to member inquiries related to coding and reimbursement
• Develops and maintains educational resources and products related to coding, compliance, and reimbursement for the AASM membership
• Researches new policies and legislation impacting sleep medicine reimbursement including, but not limited to, the Physician Fee Schedule and the Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act (MACRA)
• Develops member communications about changes in health policy initiatives and changes in the healthcare landscape that may impact the field of sleep medicine
• Serves as an additional staff representative to the AMA RUC and CPT - facilitating physician participation in the process of submitting and reviewing code change proposals and recommending appropriate values for sleep services, as well as educating members on the RUC survey process
• Helps maintain relationships between the Academy and other groups, societies, and associations with related interests

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university
• Understanding of medical coding and payer policies (Medicare and private payers)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with coding/billing issues through a medical facility or practice or a medical specialty society
• Familiarity with the AMA CPT Editorial Panel and RVS Update Committee processes
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects at one time; strong organizational skills required
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management and administration
• Excellence in written, verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, payer policies, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from members, payers, and the general public
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Bonus points

• Medical specialty society experience
• Medical coding certification or credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, or CCA)
• Experience with third-party reimbursement or insurance industry

Aside from the great job opportunity, we offer a collaborative and fun work culture with amazing benefits.

• Affordable medical & dental coverage for you and your family
• Free life & disability insurance
• 3 weeks of PTO (personal/vacation/sick time) plus paid company holidays
• PAID parental leave
• Flex-time hours
• Business casual environment
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending & dependent care accounts
• Discounted fitness membership
• Costco membership
• Weekly “Wellness Wednesdays” with a virtual walk, stretch, and healthy snack breaks
• Twice daily “plank breaks”
• Virtual yoga classes
• Virtual seasonal events