Coding and Charging Supervisor

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Payne Ford (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a Coding and Charging Supervisor to assist the Coding Manager in daily coding activities, education, and performance monitoring in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will oversee coders, ensure accuracy of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS coding, and charging processes, while driving training, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across inpatient and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years coding/charging experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and/or HCPCS/CPT in acute care or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy & physiology, MS-DRG, APC, MPFS/RVUs, POA, HACs.
• Certifications: RN, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, COC, CIRCC (or equivalent) with plan to obtain within 6 months if needed.
• Must have one coding credential within 6 months of employment/transfer if charge/clinical experience is met.
• Advanced medical terminology knowledge with excellent written and verbal communication; multi-tasking ability.
• Preferred: BSN/B.S. in Nursing or Health Information Management.
• Preferred: 5+ years in inpatient/outpatient acute care coding or professional services.
• Preferred: 3M encoder and Epic familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coding activities, teaching and supervision of coders and coding leads.
• Monitor productivity, scheduling, and quality of code/edit reviews.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and accurate charge capture.
• Support Coding Manager in training, education, and research initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical units to resolve complex coding issues.

Skills

ICD-10/PCS

CPT/HCPCS

RN

Regulatory knowledge

Education

HS Diploma

AS Health Info/ Nursing

Tools

3M Encoder

Epic system

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

This position serves as Coding and Charging Supervisor and supports the Coding Manager in daily coding activities including productivity monitoring, scheduling, coding edit/charge review, failed claims/follow-up resolution, training, education, research, etc. Works with Coding Manager to ensure that coding meets all regulatory and compliance guidelines. Additionally, the Coding Supervisor will oversee the coding lead and coders. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Education: High School Diploma, A.S. from an accredited Nursing or Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline or commensurate clinical experience.

Job Description

• Experience: At least 3 years of coding and/or charging experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses/procedure coding and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in an acute care or professional service.
• Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, MS-DRG, APC, or MPFS/RVU payment and facility charging methodologies.
• Certification/Registration: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or Certified Radiology Cardiovascular Coding (CIRCC).
• If charge/clinical experience is met, one of the coding certifications must be met or completed within 6 months of employment or transfer.
• Other skills & knowledge: Significantly advanced working knowledge and a high level of experience with the ICD-10 CM/PCS and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems, facility department charging, MSDRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVUs, POA's, HACs; dependent upon whether an Inpatient, Outpatient, or Professional Services coder. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and/or pharmacology. Excellent written/oral communication skills, flexibility, as well as the ability to multi-task.
• Preferred Education: B.S. from an accredited Nursing or Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline.
• Preferred Experience: 5 or more years of recent clinical, coding/charging or consulting experience in inpatient/outpatient acute care hospital setting and/or professional services.
• Preferred: Other skills & knowledge: 3M encoder and Epic system familiarity preferred.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.