Coding Supervisor

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute•Brookline, MA

63d

About The Position

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Requirements

5+ years outpatient/professional coding experience and/or academic healthcare organization to include three years of lead/supervisory experience
CCS/CPC certification required.
Should have the ability to be a dependable self-starter, able set priorities, manage multiple data needs, and meet appropriate deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and organizational skills.
Able to work well independently on a team and as a trainer/facilitator.
Must pass pre-employment coding test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Experienced in ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT coding, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
Communicate directly with physicians to ensure that clinical documentation is coded timely, accurately and in compliance with CMS guidelines and national correct coding initiatives.
Assist in staff training, educational sessions, and participates in team meetings, develop policy and procedure as requested by management
Assume all management responsibilities in the absence of the manager
Review patient encounters for accurate code assignment of all relevant diagnosis, procedures and modifiers
Knowledge of infusion coding.
Maintain coding knowledge and skills through attending continuing education activities and reviewing pertinent literature, attending institutional coding meetings, AAPC/AHIMA seminars, and other educational forums
Resolve coding edits/denials by performing second review of medical record documentation and code assignments
Maintain N-thrive and EPIC edits and report to Management any trends or areas for improvement
Knowledge of both outpatient and professional coding to include outpatient and inpatient e/m leveling and auditing
Provides daily supervision and QA of coding staff and provides feedback to Coding Manager
Audit and productivity reporting of the staff to Coding Manager
Collaborate with Patient Accounting to solve denials, billing, and coding issues
Must be flexible and adapt to changing work assignments