Lead Professional Coder

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Professional Coder to enhance healthcare coding accuracy and efficiency. This role involves guiding a team of coders, addressing operational challenges, and ensuring compliance with coding standards. With a commitment to education and staff development, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess extensive coding experience and relevant certifications, making a significant impact on healthcare delivery. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to reimagining healthcare and education in the Philadelphia region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of coding experience in medical records.
• Strong proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with daily coding activities and department priorities.
• Lead coding staff and resolve operational issues.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

CPT Coding

Health Information Management

Workflow Enhancement

Staff Training

Education

Bachelor's in Health Information Management

RHIA Certification

RHIT Certification

CPC/CCS Certification

Job description

Job Details

Lead Professional Coder

Job Description

The Lead Professional Services Coder is a Health Information Management Professional with significant prior coding experience and a high level of proficiency. They are responsible for assisting the management team with daily coding activities, department priorities, initiatives, precepting new staff, suggesting workflow enhancements, resolving billing edits, and testing EHR updates. The Lead also collaborates with Coding staff, CBO, Providers, and Epic@Jeff to ensure accurate coding and timely completion.

* Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff consistent with Jefferson's values.

Serve as a resource for:

• coding questions
• remote onboarding training
• education
• coding quality guidelines and workflows

* Lead with other departments to resolve coding and operational issues.

* Support staff during times of increased coding needs.

Perform ICD-10-CM / CPT coding and data abstraction with established accuracy and productivity rates.

* Act as a lead contact and resource for coding staff regarding questions and workflow.

* Address coding-related questions from departments such as CBO, Physicians, Finance, Compliance, or Payor Contracting.

* Support onboarding of new staff and provide ongoing education.

* Attend mandatory staff education and department meetings. Facilitate coding completion to meet KPIs and goals. Refer issues to supervisor promptly.

Qualifications include RHIA, RHIT, and/or CPC/CCS credentials, with a minimum of 10 years of coding experience in medical records. A Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field is preferred.

Work Shift

Day shift (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location

125-37 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson, located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is reimagining healthcare and higher education to create unparalleled value. With over 65,000 staff, Jefferson provides high-quality clinical care, community health, professional education, and research. Thomas Jefferson University, established in 1824, offers over 200 programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health is a top-ranked not-for-profit healthcare system serving millions annually across 32 hospitals and numerous outpatient locations. Jefferson Health Plans has been providing health coverage in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to equal opportunity employment and education, welcoming all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, disability, or other protected groups.