Professional Coding Supervisor

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Work Shift Day
Work Day(s) Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time 8:00 AM
Shift End Time 5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type Regular
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Job Description Provides supervision of employees performing the daily operations in coding. Promotes the steady workflow of coding and performs coding quality reviews in the inpatient and outpatient arena to improve coding accuracy, ensure compliance, provide education, and minimize payor denials for all diagnostic and procedural codes assigned to medical records for the collection and indexing of quality health information.
Experience
3 years of experience in diagnosis and CPT-4 coding in a hospital setting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a supervisor in a hospital or physician coding setting
Education
High school diploma
Certification Summary
Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) , Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) within 1 year of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding
Demonstrated experience in hospital-based and outpatient coding and can audit appropriately for quality purposes
Job Responsibilities
Reviews records with a focus towards complete documentation, support for selected codes, completeness of codes, proper sequencing of codes, and proper assignment of diagnosis-related groups where applicable to both facility and Professional Coding.
Assesses the coding operations and adjusts staffing to ensure goals are met.
Supervises assigned Coding employees, including counseling and coaching.
Works closely with medical staff members and other customers to foster positive rapport.
Performs performance appraisals for employees.
Coordinates the orientation, training, and coaching of new staff and administers tests for staff competency.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots all coding equipment.
Provides instruction to the staff, reports equipment failures to Information Systems & Technology, and monitors for correction.
Identifies, defines, and reports strengths and deficiencies in the coding process and/or record documentation.
Calculates the loss of potential revenue as a result of identified coding deficiencies.
Leads design of customized educational sessions to address all identified coding deficiencies.
Leads the reconciliation of any recommended coding changes.
Develops, coordinates, and provides continuing education for Coding staff, Patient Accounts, physicians, and other medical personnel.
Annually updates superbills and other coding materials and distributes to ancillary areas.
Trains new inpatient and outpatient staff with system applications and coding for career advancement.
Manage the day to day operations of the staff, including but not limited to: work assignments, task management, time tracking/management, and on-the-job training.
Take an active role in coaching and mentoring the team to ensure continued employee growth and success both on the team and at the broader CHOA organization.
Assist manager with employee performance evaluations and hiring decisions.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address Used for remote worker assignment
Job Family Coding