Health Information Services Coding Supervisor - Coding - Salary

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Marietta, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Health Information Services Coding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the assignment of codes for all inpatient and outpatient medical records using the appropriate coding system. Assists members of the medical staff in identifying the principal diagnosis and sequencing secondary diagnoses and procedures for optimal reimbursement. Exhibits the Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

Completion of formal program for accredited record technician or certification in coding required.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in diagnosis and procedure coding in a hospital medical records department using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding guidelines.
Must know coding rules, DRG rules, medical terminology, CCI edits, MRPs, computer knowledge (Windows based), anatomy, physiology, medical tests, and drug therapy as related to disease, and be able to communicate (written and oral) with physicians.

Responsibilities

Ensures coding is compliant with productivity and quality.
Maintains appropriate A/R days and/or late charges through collaboration with providers to complete charts timely.
Remains informed about coding issues to comply with federal regulations.
Provides education and follows up on coding issues with other departments, physicians, and coding staff.
Has the authority and responsibility to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, discipline, direct, or recommend such actions by using independent judgment.
Completes and conducts employee performance evaluations based on direct observation of their employee’s job performance.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.