Inpatient Coding Supervisor & Compliance Lead

WVU Medicine; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System seeks an experienced hospital coding supervisor to lead the coding staff, ensure reimbursement accuracy, and oversee auditing, education, and compliance across clinics and hospitals.

The ideal candidate holds AHIMA or AAPC certification, 5+ years in medical coding with supervisory experience, and deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, MS-DRG, HCC and related guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Current HIM/Coding Certification (AHIMA or AAPC) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years medical coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises coding staff and assists management in reimbursement, coding, abstracting, productivity, quality and education.
• Ensures coding backlogs and charge lag are at acceptable levels.
• Acts as expert coding resource to coders, providers, revenue cycle, and specialty groups.
• Manages personnel; interviews, hires, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates performance.
• Develops coding policies, procedures, and training materials with management.
• Identifies budgetary needs and maintains fiscal stewardship.
• Oversees auditing to ensure compliance with documentation, coding, and billing guidelines.
• Analyzes data and reports for management; liaises with vendors and tests information systems.
• Assists in staff coding as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Auditing knowledge

Coding leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree or higher in Health Information Management

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System seeks an experienced hospital coding supervisor to lead the coding staff, ensure reimbursement accuracy, and oversee auditing, education, and compliance across clinics and hospitals.

The ideal candidate holds AHIMA or AAPC certification, 5+ years in medical coding with supervisory experience, and deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, MS-DRG, HCC and related guidelines.