Inpatient Coding Supervisor

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $28 - $49 • Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of the Inpatient Coding Manager, this position assists with the daily oversight of staff including staff scheduling, workflow analysis, productivity and quality monitoring, staff engagement, and training. Serves as a subject matter coding expert who monitors and evaluates the inpatient coding work and can interpret coding guidelines and abstract appropriate information according to standard classifications systems. Performs data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required. This candidate must have and maintain a robust knowledge of inpatient coding conventions and rules established by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Coding Guidelines for correct assign of diagnostic and procedure codes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience or equivalent lead/coordinator experience.
• Epic and other vendor/system experience.
• Proficient in various computer applications, including Microsoft products.
• Strong communication, organizational, project management, analytics, presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
• Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology, or other related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 4 years of inpatient coding experience is preferred.
• Prior experience as a coding supervisor, preferred.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) is preferred.
• Experience working for an Academic Medical Center and/or multi-hospital system.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Health Information Administration, or other related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the daily oversight of staff including staff scheduling, workflow analysis, productivity and quality monitoring, staff engagement, and training.
• Serves as a subject matter coding expert who monitors and evaluates the inpatient coding work and can interpret coding guidelines and abstract appropriate information according to standard classifications systems.
• Performs data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required.
• Maintain a robust knowledge of inpatient coding conventions and rules established by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Coding Guidelines for correct assign of diagnostic and procedure codes.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree