CRMG Coder Lead

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

12d

About The Position

The Coder Lead leads coding staff and reports directly to the Coding Manager. The role is responsible for accurate and timely coding of patient accounts according to department standards and for oversight of an assigned team. Team oversight includes assisting with interviews, department orientations, scheduling, annual evaluations, discipline, and related responsibilities. The Coder Lead also maintains productivity and quality in line with a Coder III position.

Requirements

Current certification in at least one of the following: Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist–Physician (CCS-P) from AHIMA; Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) from AAPC; or, for Radiation Oncology only, Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC) from AMAC.
Five or more years of medical-related coding experience in hospital inpatient or multi-specialty clinics.
One or more years of leadership and/or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of federal and state billing and coding regulations.
Knowledge of current billing compliance regulations and issues.
Knowledge of payer contracts and billing requirements, including government and commercial payers, to support timely and accurate reimbursement.
Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Knowledge of the revenue cycle.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships.
Knowledge of computer programs including billing and document-imaging systems and Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related healthcare field.
RHIT or RHIA certification.

Responsibilities

Lead a small team in the assigned coding area.
Prioritize work tasks.
Assemble issues and make recommendations to management.
Assist with recurring training and verify processes and procedures.
Meet with staff to identify issues.
Review dashboards and work queues and complete weekly productivity reports for the team.
Serve as a resource to coder and charge poster teams on coding policies and processes.
Maintain productivity and quality in line with a Coder III position.
Assist with audits of coding records to ensure regulatory compliance.
Analyze payer denials using revenue-cycle knowledge, determine whether performance improvement is needed, and provide information to management.
Promote and participate in LEAN practices and strategies.
Assist with interviews, department orientations, schedules, annual evaluations, and discipline for the assigned team.