Supervisor, Coding (Remote)

Children's Wisconsin•West Allis, WI

2d•Remote

About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Supervisor, Coding for a full-time remote position. The role leads, performs, coordinates, and monitors functions of the Coding and Data Integrity Unit, including staffing analyses, new-staff orientation and training, competency assurance, and development of coding policies and procedures. The supervisor identifies opportunities to improve coding efficiency and operations. The position oversees daily workflow for the Coding and Revenue Integrity Unit, plans staffing coverage to meet the organizational goal of coding and charging within four days of discharge, and coordinates the staff PPL calendar. It serves as a liaison with Patient Financial Services on coding, charging, and unbilled issues, and manages completion of daily accounts receivable more than four days after discharge or visit. The supervisor also supports education, audits, process development, revenue-cycle work, and people management.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or HSED.
At least two years of related experience in a lead role in a highly progressive acute care setting, including experience with training, quality improvement, compliance, and record keeping.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills for communicating with physicians, clinicians, department personnel, and outside vendors.
Ability to lead a team of technical staff, solve problems creatively, write reports, and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
One of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, AHIMA, or CCS.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Administration.
Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology.
CCS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily workflow for the Coding and Revenue Integrity Unit and ensure work is completed promptly.
Plan for high census and staff absences to support the goal of coding and charging within four days of discharge.
Coordinate the staff PPL calendar.
Liaise with Patient Financial Services regarding coding, charging, and unbilled issues.
Manage completion of daily accounts receivable more than four days after discharge or visit.
Orient and train new unit members and verify coding staff competency against established standards.
Oversee training and continuing education to support coding accuracy and productivity.
Participate in the multidisciplinary Revenue Cycle Workgroup to resolve revenue-cycle issues.
Work with Information Services to review, develop, and test current and new products.
Assist with developing processes and procedures for effective unit operations.
Suggest improvements to the unit and overall HIM systems to the Director of Coding and Documentation Integrity.
Coordinate internal and external coding audits.
Handle conflict resolution.
Perform people-management responsibilities, including employee engagement, recruitment, performance management, and development.