Supervisor, Physician Coding

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

📋 Description

• Oversee day-to-day operations and provide leadership for the professional physician coding team.

• Directly manage approximately 2 Coding Leads and 15 Coders, specializing in professional surgical coding.

• Mentor, coach, and develop the coding team, fostering accountability, quality, and robust team performance.

• Ensure the accurate and compliant application of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M coding standards.

• Monitor and manage coding quality, productivity, turnaround times, and revenue integrity metrics.

• Act as a subject matter expert in professional coding, addressing complex coding and documentation inquiries.

• Keep abreast of CMS regulations, AMA guidelines, payer-specific requirements, and industry coding standards.

• Collaborate with teams in Coding Education, Compliance, Revenue Cycle, and practice operations.

• Assist in coding audits, quality assessments, corrective action plans, and ongoing educational initiatives.

• Identify trends in coding, challenges in workflow, and opportunities for process improvement.

• Aid in optimizing coding workflows to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and claims outcomes.

• Participate in staff performance management, workload allocation, and operational planning.

• Work alongside coding leadership to uphold consistent coding practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Contribute to organizational initiatives focusing on coding quality, reimbursement, documentation, and revenue cycle efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in professional physician coding.

• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory, lead, or direct management role.

• Strong background in professional and/or surgical coding.

• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M coding.

• Solid understanding of CMS regulations, AMA guidelines, and payer-specific coding necessities.

• Active coding or HIM certification, such as CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA, or an equivalent credential.

• Experience in a physician practice, ambulatory care, or professional coding setting.

• Familiarity with coding software and electronic medical record systems.

• Proven ability to coach and develop coding personnel while managing quality and productivity expectations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary based on experience and qualifications: $65,000 - $85,000