Professional Coding Supervisor - Remote

Trinity Health • Muskegon, MI

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Coding Supervisor is responsible for providing direct oversight of the coding team. The team is responsible for facilitating proper medical coding for general and specialty surgery procedures, add-on codes and other services alike. The coding supervisor provides guidance and direction to ensure services rendered are coded and charged within expected timeframes. Ensures policies and procedures are followed and effectively and timely addresses barriers as they arise. This is accomplished through written and verbal communications, ongoing monitoring of medical records, productivity and quality measurements by staff members. Emphasis is placed on adherence to Corporate Compliance Program, compliance with insurance carrier standards, optimizing revenues and the avoidance of monetary settlements from third party audits. Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff. Must be able to work effectively as a member of the Revenue Operations team. Maintains knowledge of and complies with Trinity's standards, policies and procedures. Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Serves as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences. Uses resources efficiently. If applicable, responsible for ongoing professional development – maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Current AAPC certification as CPC or Current AHIMA certification as a CCS.
• Three to five years recent coding experience in healthcare.
• Previous 1-3 years’ supervision/leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, reimbursement systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology/pharmacology, data collection techniques, and federal, state and payor-specific regulations pertaining to documentation and coding.

Nice To Haves

• Multiple advanced coding certifications through AAPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of the coding team.
• Facilitate proper medical coding for general and specialty surgery procedures, add-on codes and other services.
• Provide guidance and direction to ensure services rendered are coded and charged within expected timeframes.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and effectively and timely addresses barriers as they arise.
• Monitor medical records, productivity and quality measurements by staff members.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance Program and insurance carrier standards.
• Optimize revenues and avoid monetary settlements from third party audits.
• Create a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff.
• Work effectively as a member of the Revenue Operations team.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with Trinity's standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.
• Embrace new ideas and respect cultural differences.
• Use resources efficiently.
• Maintain appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials.
• Participate in available learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees