Medical Office Coding Supervisor

Description

Summary 

Under the direction of the Coding Manager, the Coding Supervisor is responsible for providing first-line supervision for Medical Office Coding staff. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide daily supervision of coding staff and provide feedback to the Coding Manager on performance. 
• Participate in interviewing and onboarding new staff. 
• Provide ongoing feedback to staff on areas for improvement. 
• Assist in ensuring that all members of the coding team follow official policies and procedures.  
• Assist in preparing staffing schedules to provide adequate coverage for all work queues. ? Assist in audits of coders. 
• Assist manager on coders annual performance. 
• Serve as liaison between coding department and other departments within IBJI regarding coding inquiries. 
• Serve as a coding subject matter expert for coding staff, management, and other RCM staff. 
• Participate in improving workflow processes and coding quality improvement. ? Perform other related duties as assigned. 
• Adhere to and support the objectives, policies and procedures of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. 
• Support the development and implementation of improvement initiatives as it relates to the department goals. 
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines. Job Requirements 

Requirements

Education 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.  
• Associate’s degree in health information or equivalent is preferred. 

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required. 
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) is preferred.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in coding office encounters & procedures in Orthopedic Surgery plus one of the following specialties is required: Podiatry, Pain Medicine, Rheumatology, Hand Surgery, Sports Medicine, or Physiatry. 
• Previous supervisory experience in multi-specialty setting preferred. ? Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial coding and reimbursement policies required. 
• Understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines and coding conventions required. 
• Understanding of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, and Pathophysiology required. 
• EMR experience required; Epic is preferred. 
• Encoder experience required; Codify is preferred. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week):  medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.