Coding Supervisor | HIM | Full Time

Key Responsibilities: · Complies with all policies and procedures that pertain to HIPAA including minimum necessary requirements for this position. Must maintain 100% patient confidentiality for e-PHI during the course of work functions · Responds to inquiries from Business Office on patient claims resolution · Assists coding team with inquiries from departments to achieve timely resolution · Assists coding team to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established guidelines and standards · Participates in meetings with Revenue Cycle Committee and coding team · Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by AHIMA and monitors coding staff for violations and reports as areas of concern are identified · Assists HIM Director in maintaining compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, or internal standards) · Train new staff and existing staff on coding standards, tools, and updates · Maintains knowledge of current professional coding certification requirements and promotes recruitment and retention of certified staff in coding positions · Develops reports and collects and prepares data for studies involving cases for clinical evaluation purposes, fiscal impact, and profitability · Assists HIM Director with developing and implementing coding policies, procedures, and best practices · Assist HIM Director with tracking key performance metrics such as accuracy rates, productivity, and turnaround times · Keeps abreast of recent technology in coding software and other forms of automation and stays informed about transaction code sets, HIPAA requirements and other future issues impacting the coding function · Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applications and grouper software, medical edits, and all coding software and hardware · The supervisor should demonstrate initiative and discipline in time management and assignment completion · The supervisor must be able to work in a virtual setting under minimal supervision Qualifications: Required Education: Associate or bachelor’s Degree and accredited by AHIMA  Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certifications   Required Work Experience: Five (5) years in relevant working field, with one (1) year of supervisory experience  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: · Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and rules · Strong leadership and communication skills · Problem solving · Good knowledge of medical records systems · Excellent computer applications knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel · Must be fluent in general information technologies · Significant level of autonomy, must be self-directed · Intermediate to advanced knowledge of disease pathophysiology and drug utilization · Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG classification and reimbursement structures · Advanced knowledge of APC, OCE, NCCI classification and reimbursement structures · Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient workflow · Regular and reliable attendance and time reporting per Gritman Medical Center Telecommuting program requirements · Capacity to work independently in a virtual office setting or at hospital setting if required to travel for assignment · Good visual acuity · Ability to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals as appropriate to accomplish coding Preferred Qualifications: Prefer five (5) years' experience in a supervisory role in healthcare with extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and documentation guidelines; EPIC experience, including HB and PB billing.