Senior Professional Fee Coding Supervisor

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in San Leandro, CA seeks a Supervisor of Professional Fee Coding to back up the coding manager, oversee daily activities, and lead training and quality reviews for the coding staff. The role focuses on ensuring accurate charge capture and timely coding in line with ICD-10-CM and CPT changes.

The position requires five years of healthcare coding experience, CCS/CCS-P/CPC credentials, and a BS/BA in a related field with preferred RHIA/RHIT credentials.

Qualifications

• Education/experience combination to meet knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Required Education: Associate or Bachelor of Science in business, healthcare, or related field.
• Required Experience: Five years coding experience in a healthcare environment.
• Required Licenses/Certifications: CCS, CCS-P or CPC.
• Preferred Licenses/Certifications: RHIA or RHIT.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with physicians and health care professionals to clarify documentation for code assignment.
• Monitors updates to ICD-10-CM and CPT and adjusts codes as required.
• Performs standard supervisory functions: task assignment, conflict resolution, and staffing.
• Oversees coding staff daily, including outsourced vendor coders.
• Performs quality reviews to validate code and reimbursement assignments.
• Assists Coding Manager and attends professional meetings as needed.
• Trains coding staff as needed.
• Collaborates with Patient Access, Patient Financial Services, Revenue Integrity, and Quality for accuracy and efficiency in coding and reporting.
• Organizes and prioritizes work to ensure timely coding in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Coding expertise

Training staff

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in business, healthcare, or related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Alameda Health System in San Leandro, CA seeks a Supervisor of Professional Fee Coding to back up the coding manager, oversee daily activities, and lead training and quality reviews for the coding staff. The role focuses on ensuring accurate charge capture and timely coding in line with ICD-10-CM and CPT changes.

The position requires five years of healthcare coding experience, CCS/CCS-P/CPC credentials, and a BS/BA in a related field with preferred RHIA/RHIT credentials.