Find & Apply For Medical Records / Coding Supervisor Jobs in Moscow, Idaho

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all policies and procedures that pertain to HIPAA including minimum necessary requirements for this position. Must maintain 100% patient confidentiality for e-PHI during the course of work functions
• Responds to inquiries from Business Office on patient claims resolution
• Assists coding team with inquiries from departments to achieve timely resolution
• Assists coding team to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established guidelines and standards
• Participates in meetings with Revenue Cycle Committee and coding team
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by AHIMA and monitors coding staff for violations and reports as areas of concern are identified
• Assists HIM Director in maintaining compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, or internal standards)
• Train new staff and existing staff on coding standards, tools, and updates
• Maintains knowledge of current professional coding certification requirements and promotes recruitment and retention of certified staff in coding positions
• Develops reports and collects and prepares data for studies involving cases for clinical evaluation purposes, fiscal impact, and profitability
• Assists HIM Director with developing and implementing coding policies, procedures, and best practices
• Assist HIM Director with tracking key performance metrics such as accuracy rates, productivity, and turnaround times
• Keeps abreast of recent technology in coding software and other forms of automation and stays informed about transaction code sets, HIPAA requirements and other future issues impacting the coding function
• Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applications and grouper software, medical edits, and all coding software and hardware
• The supervisor should demonstrate initiative and discipline in time management and assignment completion
• The supervisor must be able to work in a virtual setting under minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Required Education:

Associate or bachelor's Degree and accredited by AHIMA Required Licenses and/or

Certifications:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certifications Required Work Experience:

Five (5) years in relevant working field, with one (1) year of supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and rules
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Problem solving
• Good knowledge of medical records systems
• Excellent computer applications knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be fluent in general information technologies
• Significant level of autonomy, must be self-directed
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of disease pathophysiology and drug utilization
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS-DRG and APR-DRG classification and reimbursement structures
• Advanced knowledge of

APC, OCE, NCCI

classification and reimbursement structures

• Excellent organizational skills for initiation and maintenance of efficient workflow
• Regular and reliable attendance and time reporting per Gritman Medical Center Telecommuting program requirements
• Capacity to work independently in a virtual office setting or at hospital setting if required to travel for assignment
• Good visual acuity
• Ability to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals as appropriate to accomplish coding

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer five (5) years' experience in a supervisory role in healthcare with extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and documentation guidelines; EPIC experience, including HB and PB billing.