Clinical Quality Coder Lead - Hospital Based

  • 107 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
  • REMOTE
  • 5mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • Remote

Department:

13237 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Admin: Mid Rev Cycle Clinician Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday - First Shift

This is a remote opportunity

Will support - Hospital Based Coding

Pay Range

$40.30 - $60.45

Major Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory coding standards, including CMS, QIOs, NCCI edits, and payer-specific requirements, while adhering to AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding.
  • Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results in the EHR to assign accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes that support organizational and Clinician Services initiatives.
  • Query providers when documentation is unclear, following established policies to ensure coding accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Coding, CDI, CMD, and Quality—to advance documentation improvement practices and align with enterprise goals.
  • Participate in special projects that support documentation, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Promote a professional, team-oriented service culture, modeling collaboration and accountability across Clinician Services and partner departments.
  • Identify improvement opportunities through analysis and review, partnering with leadership and team members to implement enhancements.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in using EHR systems, coding software, and official coding resources to support accurate and efficient documentation.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient records, and report any non-compliant practices to Documentation and Risk leadership or compliance officers.
  • Engage in continuous learning, staying current with evolving coding guidelines, terminology, and best practices through training, publications, and credential maintenance

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

  • Prior clinical experience as a licensed and/or certified qualified healthcare practitioner in location/area of practice.  
  • MD or APP or RN or must have CRCR/CMD certification within 12 months of hire. 
  • RHIA or HIT or CCS or CCS-P or CPC;  
  • Specialty credential required within one year of employment. 

Education Required:

  • Completion of advanced training in revenue cycle management through a recognized or accredited program, equivalent in scope and rigor to post-secondary education. High school diploma or GED required. 

Experience Required:

  • 5 years of experience in expert-level professional and/or facility coding, and experience in collaborating with other teams within an organization, and/or educating/training licensed clinicians. Advanced level of ICD-10- CM/PCS and/or ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPS for a large complex health care system or medical group.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Extensive knowledge of third-party reimbursement programs, state and federal regulatory issues, national and local coverage determinants, research-related restrictions, ICD-10 CM/PCS, and CPT/HCPCS coding classifications. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) or similar products and in patient accounting and billing systems. 
  • Ability to deal and work effectively with multiple departments and in matrix organizational structures. Proven ability to influence others not directly reporting to them. Strong oral and written communication skills. 
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support precise code assignment. 
  • Highly proficient in problem-solving and strong attention to detail. 
  • Advanced knowledge of Epic. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Follow organizational and divisional remote work policy and guidelines. 
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.  
  • Handles a fast paced and creative work environment moving independently from one task to another. 
  • Makes sound decisions within limited time frames and always conducts business in a professional manner and has demonstrates ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others on an individual and team basis. 
  • This position may require travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.