Coding Supervisor, HIM

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Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter!

Hours: 40-Hours, Days, Monday - Friday, Hybrid

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee the efficient operation of the coding unit including contract and vendor coders.
• Coordinate and support activities of Coding specialists and assist with coding/charge entry processes.
• Conduct on the job training for coding team members to ensure understanding of responsibilities, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between HIM Coding and other departments.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional workgroups/committees representing coding and billing issues.
• Collaborate with Coding Specialists to assess workflow needs and assist with coding as needed.
• Review medical records for accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures using current guidelines.
• Monitor Coding Vendor services to ensure timely coding and billing.
• Work SSI Coding Edits and serve as liaison for Patient Accounting.
• Maintain Coding credentials through AAPC or AHIMA and stay updated on technology, guidelines, and regulations.
• Monitor remote coding staff schedules, attendance, and earned time off; may perform payroll functions.
• Share knowledge to improve performance and provide education and support.
• Conduct system testing, provide feedback, and support implementations related to coding.
• Prioritize projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Monitor quality, productivity, and performance by conducting coding validation audits.
• Communicate with management, staff, and hospital personnel regarding clinical and reimbursement issues.
• Maintain 3M Encoder, perform updates, troubleshoot issues, and liaise with IT.
• Monitor Medicare and other payor bulletins and communicate summaries to coding/CDI staff.
• Run reports to identify unbilled accounts and support DNFB/DNFC and A/R monitoring.
• Resolve issues and concerns with Coding Staff for smooth operations.
• Maintain communication with physicians and HIM staff to ensure accurate, timely coding.
• Maintain knowledge of coding and billing requirements based on third-party payers and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting using keyboard and mouse.
• Occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
• Frequent reaching and handling tasks.

Behavioral Attributes: Achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking, and information seeking.

Qualifications:

• Coding credential from AHIMA (CCA, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC, CIC, COC, CRC) required.
• 3-5 years coding and billing experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experienced in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT4, HCPCS, E/M coding.
• Knowledge of Medicare billing rules (LCD/NCD, CCI, Medical Necessity, ABN) is a plus.
• Experience with 3M Encoder required.
• Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR preferred.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, critical thinking, and research skills.