Certified Coding Lead

Heart & Vascular Partners•Chicago, IL

11h•Remote

About The Position

As a Certified Coding Lead in healthcare, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely coding of medical records. You will be responsible for leading a team of coders and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Your work will directly impact the quality of patient care and the financial health of the organization. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Certification in medical coding (e.g. CPC, CCS)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cardiology/ Vascular medical coding
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong leadership and communication skills
Must be available to work during scheduled work hours, except for lunch and breaks
A Quiet, distraction-free environment
High-speed private internet connection
Respond to all non-urgent calls and emails withing 1 business day
Notify your manager immediately for any technical and/ or access issues that prevent you from completing your work
Notify your manager at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled start time for any unplanned days off

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or equivalent coding management experience
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Experience with coding audits and quality assurance
Experience with team management and performance evaluation

Responsibilities

Lead a team of coders to ensure accurate and timely coding of medical records
Perform high-level audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes
Provide training and support to team members
Stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices
Use independent judgment in coding guidelines to ensure compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid and payer policies.
Team management to include timecard approval and tracking
Mentoring and Development
Decision making and Problem Solving