Senior HIM Coding Supervisor & Educator

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Supervisor Health Information Management Coding to lead coding operations and support the revenue cycle. You will work with the Director of HIM Coding and hospital staff to ensure accurate coding and regulatory compliance, while educating teams and improving unbilled processes.

Responsibilities include staying updated on Joint Commission, CMS, HIPAA standards, performing quality reviews, and guiding staff through coding accuracy improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of current regulatory rules and requirements (e.g. Joint Commission, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CMS) and provides updates/education as rules and regulations are updated.
• Maintains knowledge of reimbursement requirements for all payers.
• Maintains knowledge of coding/charging requirements for all payers (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, NCDs, LCDs, DRGs, APCs) and performs facility/system audits to adapt to changes with follow-up.
• Monitors associate accuracy; provides feedback and individual training to enhance performance.
• Performs coding/charge audits and follow-up to ensure correct coding practices; provides follow-up education and audits for facilities with quality outcomes.
• Develops action plans and provides RAC monitoring and appeal assistance.
• Ensures consistent practices across CHRISTUS Health facilities while customizing department needs.
• Provides education, consultation, and implementation of revenue cycle enhanced processes related to HIM functions.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Supervisor Health Information Management Coding to lead coding operations and support the revenue cycle. You will work with the Director of HIM Coding and hospital staff to ensure accurate coding and regulatory compliance, while educating teams and improving unbilled processes.

Responsibilities include staying updated on Joint Commission, CMS, HIPAA standards, performing quality reviews, and guiding staff through coding accuracy improvements.