[Hiring] Coding Supervisor @Gritman Medical Center

Role Description

• Complies with all policies and procedures that pertain to HIPAA including minimum necessary requirements for this position. Must maintain 100% patient confidentiality for e-PHI during the course of work functions.
• Responds to inquiries from Business Office on patient claims resolution.
• Assists coding team with inquiries from departments to achieve timely resolution.
• Assists coding team to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established guidelines and standards.
• Participates in meetings with Revenue Cycle Committee and coding team.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by AHIMA and monitors coding staff for violations and reports as areas of concern are identified.
• Assists HIM Director in maintaining compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, or internal standards).
• Trains new staff and existing staff on coding standards, tools, and updates.
• Maintains knowledge of current professional coding certification requirements and promotes recruitment and retention of certified staff in coding positions.
• Develops reports and collects and prepares data for studies involving cases for clinical evaluation purposes, fiscal impact, and profitability.
• Assists HIM Director with developing and implementing coding policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assists HIM Director with tracking key performance metrics such as accuracy rates, productivity, and turnaround times.
• Keeps abreast of recent technology in coding software and other forms of automation and stays informed about transaction code sets, HIPAA requirements and other future issues impacting the coding function.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applications and grouper software, medical edits, and all coding software and hardware.
• The supervisor should demonstrate initiative and discipline in time management and assignment completion.
• The supervisor must be able to work in a virtual setting under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate or bachelor’s Degree and accredited by AHIMA.
• Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certifications.
• Required Work Experience: Five (5) years in relevant working field, with one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and rules.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Problem solving.
  • Good knowledge of medical records systems.
  • Excellent computer applications knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Must be fluent in general information technologies.
  • Significant level of autonomy, must be self-directed.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of disease pathophysiology and drug utilization.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG classification and reimbursement structures.
  • Advanced knowledge of APC, OCE, NCCI classification and reimbursement structures.
  • Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient workflow.
  • Regular and reliable attendance and time reporting per Gritman Medical Center Telecommuting program requirements.
  • Capacity to work independently in a virtual office setting or at hospital setting if required to travel for assignment.
  • Good visual acuity.
  • Ability to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals as appropriate to accomplish coding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer five (5) years' experience in a supervisory role in healthcare with extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and documentation guidelines.
• EPIC experience, including HB and PB billing.