Acute Outpatient Coder Team Lead

HCA Healthcare; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Acute Outpatient Coder Team Lead. In this pivotal role, you will lead coding quality reviews, support staff with coding questions, and coordinate educational activities. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on data integrity and reimbursement accuracy while working with a dedicated team. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and education assistance, all aimed at fostering your professional growth. If you're ready to unlock your potential in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Colleague recognition program

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in acute care outpatient coding.
• Management experience in healthcare settings.
• Auditing experience with coding.

Responsibilities

• Lead coding quality reviews for inpatient and outpatient coding.
• Coordinate training and education activities.
• Provide feedback and education on coding opportunities.

Skills

Acute Care Outpatient Coding

Management

Coding Auditing

Team Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in HIM/HIT

RHIA Certification

RHIT Certification

CCS Certification

Job description

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Introduction

Last year, our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Acute Outpatient Coder Team Lead with Parallon, you can be part of an organization devoted to giving back!

Must have Acute Care Outpatient Coding experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
• Additional options for dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft, legal counseling, long-term care, moving, and pet insurance.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) with a 100% match on 3%-9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits, including fertility, family building, and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement planning, rollover assistance, and banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition, loans, certifications, and scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits. Note: Eligibility varies by location.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Acute Care Outpatient Coding Lead, you will be the daily contact for coding, DRG/code validation, operational, and general questions from the coding staff, Health Information Management Service Center (HSC) staff, and shared service center departments. You will support coding leadership by coordinating coding and education activities within the HSC, working to achieve company department goals, and verifying complete, accurate, and consistent coding for appropriate reimbursement and data integrity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and performing HSC coding quality reviews for inpatient and outpatient coding.
• Providing feedback and education on coding opportunities.
• Ensuring timely rebill requests.
• Answering coding questions and assisting staff with operations.
• Reviewing and improving processes.
• Reviewing accounts to ensure cash flow and accuracy.
• Coordinating training and education activities.
• Reporting on team performance and training needs.
• Coaching and problem-solving within the team.
• Verifying and reporting staff productivity.

Qualifications:

• Management and supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Minimum 5 years of acute care outpatient coding experience.
• Minimum 3 years of coding auditing experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification (or in process).
• Associate's degree or higher in HIM/HIT preferred.

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Parallon provides revenue cycle management services for HCA Healthcare, serving nearly 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, impacting patients and communities.