Coding Supervisor | HIM | Full Time | HYBRID (ON-SITE/REMOTE)

Gritman Medical Center; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho seeks a Coding Supervisor to lead the HIM coding team and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely claims processing. You will oversee ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, mentor staff, and develop reports on clinical and financial impact while maintaining HIPAA safeguards in a virtual or on-site workflow.

Applicants should have CCS and CPC credentials, a AHIMA-accredited degree, and at least five years in coding with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree accredited by AHIMA.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certifications.
• Five (5) years in relevant field with one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and rules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent computer applications knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Autonomy; self-directed.
• MS-DRG and APR-DRG knowledge.
• APC, OCE, NCCI knowledge.
• Good attendance and ability to work in telecommuting settings.

Responsibilities

• Complies with HIPAA and maintains 100% patient confidentiality for e-PHI.
• Responds to inquiries from Business Office on patient claims resolution.
• Assists coding team to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines.
• Develops reports and collects data for studies on clinical evaluation, fiscal impact, and profitability.
• Trains new staff on coding standards, tools, and updates.
• Tracks performance metrics such as accuracy, productivity, and turnaround times.
• Stays current with coding software and transaction code sets, HIPAA requirements, and future issues.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS-DRG knowledge

APR-DRG knowledge

MS-Office (Word/Excel)

Autonomy

Telecommuting ability

Education

AHIMA-accredited degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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.