Lead Coder - Clinic

DaMar Staffing; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a Lead Coder - Clinic in Munster, IN to supervise the charge and coding portion of the revenue cycle. You will oversee coding entry, review, reconciliation, and error correction tasks.

Responsibilities include leading audits, training staff, and ensuring adherence to CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding standards. EPIC experience and AHIMA/AAPC certification are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School graduate (or GED) required.
• 3-5 years of professional billing/coding experience required; physician practice preferred.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• CPT/ICD/HCPCS coding systems knowledge required.
• Active CPC/CCS/RHIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead for charge and coding portion of the revenue cycle; ensure full and accurate charge capture.
• Oversee and perform charge and coding entry, review, reconciliation and error correction.
• Oversee regular manual and electronic charge and coding audits.
• Motivate, train and educate staff to meet baseline goals and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Billing/Coding

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Health information program coursework

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Position:

Lead Coder - Clinic

Location:

Munster, IN

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Coding Supervisor, serves as leader for the charge and coding portion of the revenue cycle to ensure full and accurate charge capture. Oversees and performs charge and coding entry, review, reconciliation, and error correction tasks. Oversees and performs regular manual & electronic charge and coding audits. Motivates, trains, and educates staff to perform tasks according to baseline goals and objectives.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School graduate (or GED equivalent) required.
• Completion of college course work in health information degree or certificate program preferred.
• 3-5 year's professional billing/coding experience required. Physician practice setting preferred.
• Previous use of EPIC preferred.
• Evaluation and Management experience in a physician practice setting preferred.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of the current CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding systems.
• Maintain active CPC, CCS, or RHIT certification through AHIMA or AAPC. Physician based preferred.
• Required to demonstrate billing/coding competency via standard department testing.
• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office applications, perform internet navigation and research, and have prior experience using a computerized health information system.
• Needs to be familiar with operating general office equipment, including but not limited to: scanner, fax machine, photocopy machine, printer and adding machine.
• Must demonstrate effective communication & problem solving skills.
• Exhibits leadership qualities: planning, organizing, delegating, leading, teaching, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; excellent problem solving abilities.