Team Lead, Coding

Surgical Information Systems • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Team Lead, Coding assists with supervising the coding team, participates in daily coding, and helps with Client and internal Revenue Cycle requests. This role plays a key part in reviewing and analyzing medical billing and coding for processing and accurately coding ambulatory surgical procedures for reimbursement.

Requirements

• Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, etc., no apprentice designation)
• Successful completion of formal education in basic ICD-9-CM/ICD-10/CPT coding, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology and disease process.
• 5 years outpatient surgical coding
• 1 year of team lead experience or successful display of leadership qualities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A high degree of flexibility and professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding communications skills; both verbal and written
• Knowledge of computers and Windows-driven software
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Minimum of 2 years acute care coding experience of all patient types Inpatient, SDS and ER, with strong experience in Inpatient.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Clients and internal Revenue Cycle teams daily to assist with requests, questions, information, etc.
• Assist Coding Manager in client management, including emails, phone calls, and video meetings with client staff as well as physicians
• Assist Coding Manager related to denial management and coding reviews with clients to help drive client education and satisfaction
• Help support Coding leadership in addressing and managing client escalations and concerns
• Reviewing production coders work for quality
• Provide clear, concise, and compliant written feedback to coders
• Identify coder and/or documentation deficiencies and communicate them to the management team as needed
• Participate in production coding daily as defined by management, based on department needs
• Supports the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data.
• Adheres to the ICD-9/ICD-10 coding conventions, official coding guidelines approved by CPT, AMA, AAOS, and CCI.
• Uses skills and knowledge of the currently mandated coding and classification systems, and official resources to select the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Assigns and reports the codes that are clearly supported by documentation in the health record.
• Consults physicians for clarification and additional documentation prior to code assignment when there is conflicting or ambiguous data in the health record.
• Strives for the optimal payment to which the facility is legally entitled.
• Assists and educates physicians and other clinicians by advocating proper documentation practices.
• Maintains and continually enhances coding skills. Coders need to be aware of changes in codes, guidelines, and regulations. They are required to maintain 90% or above coding accuracy average.
• Provides coding coverage based on client needs and capacity daily

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Holidays
• SIS Cares Day

What This Job Offers

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