Supervisor, Emergency Medicine Coding

Ventra Health; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventra Health is seeking a Supervisor, Coding to ensure the accuracy and compliance of medical coding processes. The role involves leading a team of coders, conducting quality assurance audits, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science field and possess relevant coding certifications. A minimum of 6 years of experience in medical coding is mandatory. This position fosters a collaborative work environment and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in medical coding.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of medical coders.
• Conduct regular audits of medical coding work to ensure accuracy.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive medical coding quality assurance program.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to coding staff.

Skills

Leadership

ICD-10 coding knowledge

CPT coding knowledge

HCPCS coding knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

EHR system proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any Life Science field

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Job description

Job Summary

Supervisor, Coding ensures accuracy and compliance of medical coding processes within a healthcare organization. Oversees team of coders, conducts quality assurance audits, provides feedback, and implements improvement strategies to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Essential Functions and Tasks

• Lead and manage a team of medical coders.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to coding staff.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss updates, challenges, and training opportunities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive medical coding quality assurance program.
• Conduct regular audits of medical coding work to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Provide constructive feedback to coding staff based on audit findings.
• Collaborate with coding educators to address training needs identified during QA audits.
• Identify training needs for coding staff based on audit results and industry changes.
• Develop and deliver training sessions to improve coding proficiency and compliance.
• Keep the coding team updated on changes in coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of QA audits, feedback, and training activities.
• Generate reports on coding accuracy, compliance, and productivity.
• Communicate QA findings and trends to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with coding managers and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Implement strategies to enhance coding accuracy, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Foster effective communication between coding staff, other healthcare professionals, and relevant departments.
• Collaborate with other departments to address coding-related issues and optimize coding processes.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any Life Science field.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in medical coding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in using coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Compensation

• Base compensation based on geographic location, skill set, experience, and qualifications.
• Eligible for discretionary incentive bonuses per company policies.