Lead Coder - Outpatient - Same Day Surgery

219 Health Network•Munster, IN

27d•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Coder - Outpatient Same Day Surgery is responsible for overseeing and performing high level coding and abstracting of outpatient medical records in accordance with coding guidelines, payer regulations, and hospital policies. Provides guidance and training to the assigned coding unit and support to Supervisor as it relates to daily workflow, data analysis, change implementation and education in a continuous effort to improve processes, ensure compliancy and meet financial initiatives. Position is Remote

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma required; College degree preferred in Health Information Technology.
Active accreditation as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Minimum of 2-4 years related coding experience required preferably in Outpatient Same Day Surgery.
Ability to lead, mentor and motivate a coding team.
Strong knowledge of NCCI, OCE, and proper modifier usage; Medicare medical necessity regulations and the ABN (OP Coding); injection and infusion coding. (ED Coding)
High attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy and compliance.
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and complete assignments timely and accurately.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
Epic EMR experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred in Health Information Technology.
Epic EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

overseeing and performing high level coding
abstracting of outpatient medical records
providing guidance and training to the assigned coding unit
providing support to Supervisor as it relates to daily workflow, data analysis, change implementation and education