Coding Supervisor
About The Position
The Coding Supervisor oversees and manages the medical coding team, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient coding of medical records while providing leadership, training, and auditing support. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Requirements
- High School / GED
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC
- 5+ years of coding experience (including training related to CPT procedural coding and ICD10 CM diagnostic coding)
- Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, compliance regulations, auditing practices, analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other relevant software
- Strong communication, team building and mentoring abilities to maintain a high performing coding team
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage coding staff: Oversee daily operations of the coding department, assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure accurate coding of inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
- Training and education: Provide ongoing education to coders and clinical staff on coding updates, compliance, and best practices
- Auditing and quality assurance: Conduct regular audits to ensure coding accuracy, compliance with regulatory guidelines, and optimal reimbursement
- Policy and procedure development: Develop, review, and implement coding policies, departmental procedures, and internal coding manuals
- Collaboration and support: Serve as a resource for other departments, resolve coding-related issues, and coordinate with management to improve workflow and operational efficiency
- Performance management: Evaluate staff performance, recommend training opportunities, and participate in hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary actions
- Reporting: Prepare departmental reports on coding productivity, compliance, and operational activities for management review
- Occasional site visits may be required when needed
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Comprehensive benefits program
- Performance rewards
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options
- Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance
- Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
