Lead Medical Coder & CDI Specialist

rogersbh; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health is seeking a Lead Professional Coder to oversee the Coding Unit's day-to-day operations, ensure optimal coding and data integrity, and train staff on coding updates, EHR systems, and regulatory requirements. This role acts as a liaison across clinical and administrative teams and leads documentation quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include auditing medical records, assigning ICD/CPT/HCPCS codes, DRG determinations, and developing audit procedures while maintaining

Qualifications

• ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding knowledge and DRG assignments.
• Auditing, data integrity, and documentation quality awareness.
• EHR systems familiarity and regulatory compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Coding Liaison and point of contact for coding information.
• Provide feedback, problem resolution, and education to providers and staff.
• Coordinate communication between coding, providers, and administration.
• Conduct onsite coding and documentation education on CPT, E/M, modifiers, ICD-9/10, HCPCS.
• Audit medical records for compliance and develop audit reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation quality and regulatory compliance.

Job description

Rogers Behavioral Health is seeking a Lead Professional Coder to oversee the Coding Unit's day-to-day operations, ensure optimal coding and data integrity, and train staff on coding updates, EHR systems, and regulatory requirements. This role acts as a liaison across clinical and administrative teams and leads documentation quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include auditing medical records, assigning ICD/CPT/HCPCS codes, DRG determinations, and developing audit procedures while maintaining