Lead Coder

Conifer Health Solutions • Palm Springs, CA

3d • Remote

About The Position

The “Lead Coder” responsibility is to supervise and coordinate the overall operational and compliance activities for the coding section. The “Lead Coder” may function in a hands-on or “working” role. The Lead Coder will evaluate work methods, procedures and ensure efficiency for the coding section.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of RHIT, CCS, or equivalent program
• RHIT or CCS credential through AHIMA
• 5 plus years of acute inpatient facility and outpatient coding experience

Nice To Haves

• RHIA and CCS credential through AHIMA
• Coding Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Complies with established policies and procedures, and objectives.
• Takes a lead role in training, orienting and assisting coders.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, and interdepartmental objectives.
• Consistently demonstrates a professional and proactive attitude with all employees, hospital staff, physicians and other customers.
• Consistently ensures privacy and patient/employee dignity by maintaining employee/patient and departmental confidentiality with no infractions.
• Answers the phone and responds to verbal requests in a timely manner.
• Is competent in all of the position responsibilities, meets quality and productivity expectations and competency requirements for each responsibility.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of release of information, patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Monitors and assists coding manager with DNFC management to goals.
• Tracks and trends coder quality results, and reports to management monthly.
• Reviews and resolves CARDS edits daily
• Performs second level coding reviews on accounts sent back from RevInt, Iodine, CARDS edits, coding audits, and coding/billing editor.
• Provides coders with education and guidance on correct coding.
• Assists with coder questions, coding reviews, coding inquiries, and Rapid Response.
• Codes accounts when additional coverage is needed.
• Completes requirements from Tenet coding education and maintains coding credentials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees