Supervisor, Coding Operations

Job Summary - Supervisor, Coding Operations

Reports to the Manager of applicable Coding Service Line. Supervises and coordinate all functions and processes related to applicable service line coding, abstracting, DRG or APC assignment and external/internal coding audits. Manage day to day activities of the coding staff to meet DNFB departmental targets. Provide leadership with revenue cycle projects. Is a technical expert in the field of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding, providing assistance to the coders and other department. Maintains regular formal and informal contact with variety of Medical Center personnel to facilitate exchange of patient, regulatory, and record-related information. Works with Coding Compliance to ensure monthly and quarterly education of all coding staff based on audit findings; develop action plans and performance improvement goals for staff. Participate, educate and facilitate onboarding program for new coding members. This is a hybrid position. There may be instances in which the position is required to work onsite.

Essential Functions - Supervisor, Coding Operations

• Supervises the activities of employees who are engaged in coding, abstracting, Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG) and Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) assignment for all patient records. Provides direction and support to employees to ensure effectiveness and efficiency, especially in the coding of difficult or unclear patient records. Consults with coding manager, physicians and other health care providers to determine accurate diagnoses and procedures performed, thereby ensuring the accuracy of work.
• Implements work standards and procedures to ensure appropriate reimbursement to the hospital within limits prescribed under federal law, regulations, and other legal restrictions.
• Assists with service line related denials and appeals.
• Acts as a resource to Coders for operational issues. Measures coders performance to ensure that required quality / productivity levels are being met. Initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and delegates work. Assists manager with performance appraisals. Recommends and initiates personnel actions such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, firing, and corrective action.
• Responsible for the timekeeping management including PTO approval and denial, and coders' schedules, etc.
• Assists with interviews, hires, orients, trains and evaluates the performance Coding. When necessary, disciplines and discharges subordinate personnel. Prepares documentation for new and/or replacement positions.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications -Supervisor, Coding Operations

Required

• Associate degree or equivalent Health Information Management or related field

• 5 years of relevant experience Applicable service line coding experience.

1 of 2 Certifications required

• CRT-Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association

• CRT-Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Health Information Management or related field.

• Experience in operational management, project management and process analysis.

• Supervisory or Management experience.

• CRT-Revenue Cycle Representative, Certified (CRCR) - HFMA Healthcare Financial Management Association 180 Days

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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