Lead Coding Specialist
About The Position
This will be a lead IP/OP coder responsible for assisting with the day-to-day oversight of coding staff, which may include establishing staff schedules and deployment, review employee time records and providing feedback to supervisor/coordinator on coder performance. Responsible for monitoring coding work queues, including deployment of coders to areas of greatest need. Reviews and reconciles reports, provides coding training within the Coding Department and performing research on coding issues. Principal Accountabilities: Utilizes Coding Compliance software to identify charts for review on a daily basis. Responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of coding guidelines as they relate to professional services. Works with Supervisor to help educate new staff members on coding practices and procedures. Reads and interprets medical record documentation to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes necessary to calculate a DRG for the purpose of hospital reimbursement. Reviews charts and gives feedback to coders regarding areas of discrepancy. 8. Attends and assists with Performance Improvement initiatives when needed. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education
- CCS certification required
- Five (5) years progressive coding experience
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field
- More than Seven (7) years of coding experience in an academic medical center
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA), CPC, RHIA, RHIT preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the day-to-day oversight of coding staff, which may include establishing staff schedules and deployment
- Review employee time records and providing feedback to supervisor/coordinator on coder performance
- Monitoring coding work queues, including deployment of coders to areas of greatest need
- Reviews and reconciles reports
- Provides coding training within the Coding Department
- Performing research on coding issues
- Utilizes Coding Compliance software to identify charts for review on a daily basis
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of coding guidelines as they relate to professional services
- Works with Supervisor to help educate new staff members on coding practices and procedures
- Reads and interprets medical record documentation to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes necessary to calculate a DRG for the purpose of hospital reimbursement
- Reviews charts and gives feedback to coders regarding areas of discrepancy
- Attends and assists with Performance Improvement initiatives when needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
