Coding Coordinator, Full Time, Days

White County Medical Center • Searcy, AR

40d

About The Position

The Coding Coordinator at UH WCMC and WCMCH plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of medical coding processes within the healthcare facilities. This position is responsible for overseeing the coding team, facilitating communication between clinical staff and coding professionals, and ensuring that all coding activities meet regulatory standards and institutional policies. The role requires meticulous attention to detail to guarantee that patient records are coded correctly for billing, reporting, and quality improvement purposes. The Coding Coordinator will also analyze coding data to identify trends, provide training and support to coding staff, and collaborate with other departments to optimize coding workflows. Ultimately, this position ensures that coding operations contribute to the financial health of the institution while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical coding within a hospital or clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and healthcare regulations.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a supervisory or coordinator role within a medical coding department.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing processes.
• Additional certifications such as Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC).
• Experience working in academic medical centers or large healthcare systems.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the daily operations of the medical coding team to ensure accurate and timely coding of patient records.
• Review and audit coded data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical departments, billing, and compliance teams to resolve coding discrepancies and improve documentation.
• Develop and deliver ongoing training programs for coding staff to keep them updated on coding standards, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Analyze coding data and generate reports to identify trends, areas for improvement, and potential compliance risks.
• Collaborate with IT and health information management teams to implement and optimize coding software and electronic health record systems.
• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and institutional regulations related to medical coding and billing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level