Supervisor - Clinical Coding

Overview

Accepting applicants from the following states: AL, CO, FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, ME, MI, NC, SC, VA, VT

Job Summary

Supervises the activities in the Medical Records Coding Department. Assists, motivates and maintains the highest level of productivity in order for the department personnel to perform coding and abstracting in the most expedient manner. Reports to the Medical Records Coding Department leadership.

Essential Functions
 

• Hires, supervises, and evaluates personnel productivity and effectiveness according to departmental, hospital and system policies and procedures.
• Maintains responsibility for physician education.
• Ensures that performance reviews are completed timely and that disciplinary actions and/or terminations are carried out within established hospital policy.
• Ensures that all internal and external audit information is provided to the Coding Director in a timely manner.
• Supports the Senior Clerk function for prioritizing high dollar, accounts over 30 days and accounts in AR status.
• Supports the analyst function for working failed claims and other account issues.
• Coordinates flow of information between coding and other departments including Medical Records, Patient Accounts, Medical Audit and Clinical Care Management.
• Monitors registration issues.
• Coordinates activities, documentation and responses to outside coding reviews which include Medical Review of North Carolina and other payors.

Physical Requirements
 

Works in office setting with many interruptions. Requires good concentration, mobility and ability to make sound decision at a rapid pace. Majority of work time spent seated at desk in front of a computer. Must be able to move around the office daily and often. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. Must be able to reach and bend on a moderate level.

Education, Experience and Certifications
 

College Degree required. 5 years of acute inpatient hospital coding experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Medical terminology, clinical or billing background preferred. Management/Supervisory experience in coding preferred. RHIA, RHIT or CCS required.