Supervisor Coding

Dignity Health; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in California seeks a Coding Supervisor responsible for managing coding and data entry teams. Key duties include ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and supporting staff development. Candidates should have significant coding experience and managerial skills, reflecting a commitment to quality in healthcare services. This remote position offers a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• 6 years of professional fee coding experience, including 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coding and data entry teams to ensure productivity and accuracy.
• Monitor and trend coding-related denials to optimize reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.

Skills

CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding guidelines

Personnel management

Coding supervision

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPC or CCS-P Certification

Tools

GECB/IDX

Cerner

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As the Coding Supervisor, reporting to the Coding Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of their designated Coding and Data Entry teams. This role involves overseeing all team functions related to professional coding and data entry, ensuring productivity and accuracy.

Key responsibilities include supervising staff by assigning work, developing procedures and job aids, and keeping the team updated on regulatory changes impacting coding and billing. The supervisor also plays a crucial role in maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other standards, as directed by the Coding Manager.

The position involves significant personnel management duties, such as interviewing, hiring, training, conducting performance appraisals, and addressing employee relations. The supervisor is also responsible for ensuring staff have the necessary resources, reviewing audit results to maintain quality, and managing timecards.

Furthermore, the Coding Supervisor monitors and trends coding-related denials to optimize reimbursement and identify process improvements within the revenue cycle. They collaborate with staff and providers to provide education on coding and billing requirements for clinical documentation improvement and work with the Accounts Receivable team on charge corrections. This role is central to maintaining coding accuracy, compliance, and team efficiency within Dignity Health Medical Foundation.

• This position is remote within California.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 years professional fee coding experience. 2-3 years of Lead/ Sr. Coder and or supervisory experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPC or CCS-P Certification
• Must have and maintain an in-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD and HCPCS coding guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• GECB/IDX and Cerner experience preferred

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Pay Range

$39.18 - $58.28 /hour