Healthcare 

SUPERVISOR – CODING

Palm Springs, CA

2+ to 5 years of experience

Bachelor's Degree

Description

The Coding Supervisor provides data quality reviews and feedback for the HIM Department to ensure the coding staff is coding accurately, consistently, and timely, according to the corporate coding policies and procedures, and is in compliance with regulatory requirements and official coding guidelines. The role of the Coding Supervisor includes establishing and maintaining standards of professional competence and excellent (95.5% coding accuracy rate); meeting the corporate DNFB goal of 3.0 days; providing on-going coding education and training for new coding staff; working closely with patient financial services for unbilled management; and disseminating information and maintains knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to coding, reimbursement and data collection requirements.

Qualifications

Certified Coding Specialist Certification, at least three to five years experience working in an acute care setting with emphasis on Medicare patients, at least one year of supervisory experience, working knowledge of ICD9CM Coding, CPT, HCPCS and APCs. Familiarity with 3M coding software is a must.

Qualifications

Certified Coding Specialist Certification, at least three to five years experience working in an acute care setting with emphasis on Medicare patients, at least one year of supervisory experience, working knowledge of ICD9CM Coding, CPT, HCPCS and APCs. Familiarity with 3M coding software is a must.