Supervisor PB Coding

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

10d

About The Position

The Supervisor, System Coding serves in a supervisory capacity for Coding and Coding Compliance functions within Revenue Cycle. This coding professional provides oversight of the coding department and is responsible for its supervision, management, daily operations, and delivery of coding services. The role promotes effective, efficient, and compliant assignment of charge-capture diagnosis and procedure codes to support the patient's level of care and appropriate DRG assignment. The supervisor also oversees daily coding processes, payroll, and staff scheduling.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of coding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CIC, or COC.
• Knowledge of electronic health records, health information systems, and healthcare applications and their effects on coding practices.
• High ethical standards.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and APC coding guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, classification systems, and vocabularies.
• Knowledge of privacy and security regulations, confidentiality, laws, and access and release of information practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and set priorities to meet objectives in a timely manner.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle challenges proactively and with poise.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, hospital departments, and ancillary services at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's or associate's degree in health information management, medical records administration, health services administration, health sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily coding schedules to ensure coding work queues and edit/denial work queues are processed as required.
• Oversee staff time and attendance and perform coding staff payroll functions.
• Monitor and report coder productivity weekly, monthly, and annually.
• Ensure productivity reports are available for coder initial and annual evaluations.
• Direct secondary coding reviews to appropriate LCMC coding staff.
• Ensure reviews are resolved within the required time frame.
• Assist with coding-related projects assigned by LCMC coding leadership.
• Assist with coding-related policies and procedures assigned by LCMC coding leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED