What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Supervisor position at Conway Medical Center?
Position Summary:
The Coding Supervisor (CS) will assist the Director with projects related to on-going coding and billing compliance. The CS will review unbilled accounts, perform coding and billing compliance audits, and assist in the development of performance improvement initiatives related to coding and billing compliance for both hospital and professional services coding.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Qualified as the Coding Supervisor candidates are required to possess a credential and be in good standing with accrediting body:
- Associate degree as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or;
- Bachelor’s degree as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or;
- Certified Coding Specialist through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or another approved accredited certifying agency or
- Certified Professional Coder via American Academy of Professional Coders
Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience using ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS in healthcare setting is required.
- Previous leadership experience in coding required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides daily supervision of coding staff and provides feedback to Department Director.
- Monitors, prioritizes, and manages work volumes and work assignments. Identifies needs and assigns resources to maximize departmental efficiencies and achieve optimal performance.
- Review accounts to ensure that assigned codes meet required legal and insurance rules and that required signatures and authorizations are in place prior to submission.
- Manages Dollars Not Final Billed [DNFB] as it relates to areas of direct responsibility.
- Coordinates updates with 3M software updates.
- Serves as an experienced and well-educated coder that will work towards serving as a department training preceptor and “go-to” individual when others need assistance.
- Completes employee performance reviews as outlined by organizational policies and procedures.
- Supervises audits and reviews DRG/APC denials to determine cause and effect and initiates corrective action where appropriate.
- Participates in or leads hiring, coaching, performance improvement initiatives and disciplinary actions when appropriate.
- Provides exemplary core customer service skills.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, physicians, and members of leadership.
- Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
- Consistently display effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.
- Each employee who participates in the coding, billing or claims submission process, from the initial receipt of a physician order to the receipt of payment for services, shall accurately and honestly perform his/her functions to ensure that accurate claims are submitted, and the organization retains only those funds to which it is legally entitled.
