Supervisor, Inpatient Hospital Coding

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

📋 Description

• Supervise the hospital or professional coding staff and assist management with the daily operations of the department.

• Oversee reimbursement, coding, abstracting, productivity, quality, and educational activities.

• Support the implementation and facilitation of medical coding, abstracting, auditing, monitoring, and education for physicians and coders.

• Ensure adherence to federal and state healthcare coding rules, regulations, administrative requirements, and guidelines.

• Maintain acceptable coding backlogs, work queues, and charge lag.

• Act as an expert coding resource for coders, providers, revenue cycle teams, specialty groups, and during meetings.

• Manage coding personnel including interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and conducting performance evaluations.

• Develop and maintain coding policies, procedures, and training materials.

• Identify budgetary needs and ensure fiscal responsibility.

• Conduct or oversee internal and external audits for medical record documentation, coding, and billing compliance.

• Analyze and resolve issues that impact coding and billing.

• Maintain effective, open, and ongoing communication.

• Extract, analyze, and report data to management.

• Liaise with vendors, providing input on and testing information systems.

• Assist with staff coding as needed.

• Travel may be required.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Current HIM/Coding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC.

• Five (5) years of experience in medical coding.

• An Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management or a related field is preferred.

• Previous clinical experience as an RN, LPN, or Medical Assistant is highly desirable.

• Extensive familiarity with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, MS-DRG, HCC, and APR-DRG assignment, as well as hospital and multi-specialty coding, E&M coding, and procedural/surgical coding is preferred.

• Knowledge of governmental billing and coding regulations, including Teaching Physician Guidelines, is preferred.

• Prior supervisory or project management experience is preferred.

• Seven (7) years of medical coding experience is preferred.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Understanding of provider healthcare compliance, revenue cycle operations, and auditing techniques.

• Ability to mentor, educate, and train others.

• Capacity to ensure quality and productivity standards.

• Ability to manage high-stress and critical situations in a calm and professional manner.

• Capability to concentrate and maintain accuracy amidst constant interruptions.

• Independent decision-making capability.

• Skill in prioritizing job duties and adapting to changes in the workplace.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in office software programs, medical record systems, and billing systems.

• Ability to analyze complex data and reports.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods, use computer and office equipment, and lift, push, or pull 10–20 pounds.

• Must possess visual and hearing acuity within normal ranges.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

• Exempt status.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.