Supervisor, Coding

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise a team of medical coders providing Outsourced Coding Services

• Offer guidance, support, training, and mentorship to the coding staff

• Cultivate a collaborative and productive team atmosphere

• Assess and audit coded data for precision, completeness, and compliance

• Guarantee accurate coding for diagnoses, procedures, and services

• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, CMS, payer-specific guidelines, and industry coding standards

• Keep track of coding changes and regulatory updates

• Educate staff on coding procedures, regulations, and best practices

• Provide opportunities for professional development and assist in certification maintenance

• Address coding issues and discrepancies with physicians, providers, billing, and other departments

• Act as the primary contact for complex coding inquiries

• Monitor coder performance and offer feedback, coaching, and corrective measures

• Ensure coders achieve accuracy standards

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Required certification: CPC, CCA, CCS, CIC, or COC

• Over 7 years of experience in medical coding

• A university/college degree or experience in medical records, claims, or billing is advantageous

• Preferred prior experience in a medical office

• MEDITECH experience is preferred

• Capable of working with minimal supervision and exercising considerable independent judgment

• Ability to assist and mentor junior team members

• Comprehensive knowledge of coding, abstracting, and applicable regulations

• Familiarity with relevant software applications and electronic medical record systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products

• Ability to audit, identify, address, or escalate issues

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities

• Strong attention to detail

• Commitment to ethical practices and compliance with laws and regulations

• Comfortable working remotely using video conferencing and virtual collaboration tools

• Capable of communicating tactfully and assertively with patients, providers, medical records staff, and third-party insurers

• Must have a private, secure workspace at home with adequate internet speed

• W2 project-based consultants must supply a computing device that meets industry standards and security best practices

🏝️ Benefits

• Multiple health and dental insurance plans

• Vision benefits

• Comprehensive wellness program

• Employee assistance program available for employees and their families

• Retirement savings options

• Company-paid disability and life insurance

• Pre-tax savings options (HSA and/or FSA)

• Opportunities for professional development

• Options for remote work

• Generous paid time off program

• Flexible scheduling accommodations