Coding Supervisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +43 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of the Professional Coding Department across various specialties.

• Lead, mentor, coach, and manage certified professional coders.

• Provide performance feedback, conduct evaluations, and foster employee development.

• Assist with the recruitment process, including interviewing, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives.

• Monitor Epic coding, as well as review denial and charge review work queues.

• Manage coding inventories, turnaround times, workload distribution, productivity, and accuracy.

• Conduct coding audits and quality assessments.

• Develop corrective action plans and educational programs.

• Analyze workflows, coding denials, reimbursement challenges, and root causes.

• Implement process enhancements and support initiatives aimed at reducing denials.

• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, Billing, Collections, Revenue Integrity, Compliance, Credentialing, and Clinical Operations teams.

• Provide education on documentation requirements, coding regulations, payer updates, and reimbursement implications.

• Conduct medical record reviews and assist with external audits, payer audits, and compliance assessments.

• Report to the Professional Coding Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of physician coding experience is required.

• At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience is required.

• Experience in conducting coding audits, quality reviews, and initiatives focused on documentation improvement.

• Proven experience in providing education to providers and supporting documentation enhancement efforts.

• Current coding certification from AAPC, AHIMA, or a comparable organization is required.

• Preferred experience includes Epic Professional Coding and Revenue Cycle.

• An associate or bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• CPMA or a similar coding/auditing certification is preferred.

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, E/M guidelines, payer requirements, CMS regulations, HIPAA, privacy regulations, and coding industry standards.

• Ability to work in alignment with Eastern Time Zone operational hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Mentorship opportunities.

• Continuous opportunities for growth and skillset enhancement.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Autonomy and ownership in leading projects.