Job Description Summary

Day-to-day supervision of the hospital coders as assigned (Inpatient, Outpatient, or ED) across the system within Revenue Cycle and functions as a resource and facilitator for assigned areas of hospital coding operations. Oversee the coding workflow and validates the quality of the coding process and is responsible for the reporting of monthly productivity and quality reporting as well as performance reviews on all designated Care Team Members. The Supervisor collaborates with other departments to ensure efficiency and strong communication and escalation of issues and/or enhancements while identifying critical issues and keeping leadership informed with possible solutions.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002307 SYS - Hospital Coding

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conducts regular team meetings.  Participates in external and revenue cycle meetings with departments/faculty/physician.  Participate in internal department meetings.  Meet with employees in quarterly rounding sessions.

• Ensure accurate assignment if ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient and outpatient encounters.

• Monitor DRG Validation and sequencing of diagnoses and procedures as required.

• Ensure adherence to official coding guidelines and facility policies.

• Ensure open 2-way communication accessibility of coding staff.  Assists with coding/billing/collection/reimbursement questions and problems related to hospital coding as needed. 

• Collaborate with CDI teams to address documentation gaps as needed.

• Interviews, selects, hires, and terminates staff.  Conducts performance evaluations, carries out disciplinary actions.  Plans, conducts, and participates in employee team and division meetings to assure adequate communication on management directives and policy and procedure updates.  Provides guidance to Care Team Members on interpersonal behavior and professional development.  Sets clear goals and expectations for staff; follows CTM goals; provides regular feedback; addresses performance issues promptly; fosters learning and development; provides recognition of staff and team accomplishments.

• Key stakeholder in organizational Pillar Goals and other Organizational established metrics.

• Organize work assignments both from system and personnel perspectives.  Oversee CTM’s work performance, including audits, to ensure both quantity and quality production efforts.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in HIM/ Healthcare Administration or Equivalent Work Experience: 6 years progressive work experience in Coding in a healthcare setting, preferably within a coding or HIM department.

• Expertise in ICD-10 CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT-4 coding systems.

• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payer regulations related to coding guidelines.

• Ability to work closely with physicians and other providers to ensure accurate documentation and coding for the system.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum development or instructional design.

• Expert use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Expert use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio

Work Environment: This position operates primarily in a remote office environment but may be required to come on-site occasionally.  The Coding Supervisor may be required to sit for extended periods and use computer equipment and software extensively.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 6 years progressive work experience and 1 years management experience

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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