Coding Supervisor – Hospital Inpatient

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

About The Position

Provides supervision of employees performing the daily operations in coding. Promotes the steady workflow of coding and performs coding quality reviews in the inpatient arena to improve coding accuracy, ensure compliance, provide education, and minimize payor denials for all diagnostic and procedural codes assigned to medical records for the collection and indexing of quality health information.

Requirements

5 years of experience in diagnosis and PCS coding in an inpatient hospital setting
Proven detail orientation and strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated experience in a hospital-based setting
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Nice To Haves

Experience as a supervisor in an inpatient hospital setting

Responsibilities

Reviews records with a focus towards complete documentation, support for selected codes, completeness of codes, proper sequencing of codes, and proper assignment of diagnosis-related groups where applicable to both facility and professional coding.
Assesses the coding operations and adjusts staffing to ensure goals are met.
Supervises assigned Coding employees, including counseling and coaching.
Works closely with medical staff members and other customers to foster positive rapport.
Coordinates the orientation, training, and coaching of new staff and administers tests for staff competency.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots all coding equipment.
Provides instruction to the staff, reports equipment failures to Information Systems & Technology, and monitors for correction.
Identifies, defines, and reports strengths and deficiencies in the coding process and/or record documentation.
Calculates the loss of potential revenue as a result of identified coding deficiencies.
Leads design of customized educational sessions to address all identified coding deficiencies.
Leads the reconciliation of any recommended coding changes.
Develops, coordinates, and provides continuing education for Coding staff, Patient Accounts, physicians, and other medical personnel.
Annually updates coding materials and distributes to team.
Trains new inpatient staff with system applications and coding for career advancement.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the staff, including but not limited to: work assignments, task management, time tracking/management, and on-the-job training.
Takes an active role in coaching and mentoring the team to ensure continued employee growth and success both on the team and at the broader CHOA organization.
Assists manager with employee performance evaluations and hiring decisions.