Lead Coding Specialist – Centralized Coding & Denials

Covenant Health; Knoxville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Coding Specialist for Centralized Coding. You will lead coding staff, partner with physicians and HIM leadership, and drive accuracy, compliance, and education across the department.

Responsibilities include policy development, denials analysis, chart review for accurate DRG/APC assignments, and ensuring coding aligns with state and federal guidance to maximize appropriate reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Five or more years coding experience.
• RHIA, RHIT certification required; Registered Health Information Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees coding staff performance and accuracy.
• Develops and maintains departmental coding policies and procedures.
• Educates physicians on coding versus clinical documentation issues.
• Collaborates with Registration and Billing to resolve claims, pre-cert, and denials.
• Reviews medical records to ensure appropriate code assignment (DRG/APC).
• Keeps current on local, state, and federal coding regulations and guidelines.

Job description

Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Coding Specialist for Centralized Coding. You will lead coding staff, partner with physicians and HIM leadership, and drive accuracy, compliance, and education across the department.

Responsibilities include policy development, denials analysis, chart review for accurate DRG/APC assignments, and ensuring coding aligns with state and federal guidance to maximize appropriate reimbursement.