Supervisor Professional Coding (eastern standard time zone resident)

Geisinger; Danville (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, PA is seeking an experienced Coding Manager to lead the inpatient and outpatient coding teams. You will develop policies, mentor staff, and ensure accurate, compliant billing across CMS and payer contracts.

The role requires AHIMA or AAPC certification and a relevant degree; you will drive performance metrics, conduct audits, and collaborate with revenue cycle leadership to optimize reimbursement while maintaining coding integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in health information management or related field.
• One relevant AHIMA or AAPC certification required on hire.
• Experience leading coding teams and driving compliant billing practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and supervises coding staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of services.
• Hires, trains and retains coding staff; manages performance and compliance audits.
• Ensures policies and procedures support accurate billing and CMS/contract compliance.
• Oversees audits and reporting to maintain coding integrity and program performance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Policy development

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

AHIMA or AAPC certification

CCS

CCS-P

RHIT

RHIA

CCA

Job description

• Plans, directs and supervises coding staff to ensure timely, accurate and complete processing of rendered services.
• Assumes responsibility for hiring, training and retention of employees.
• Effectively manages and oversees program performance regarding pertinent aspects of Revenue Cycle activity.
• Plans and develops necessary policies and procedures to ensure all services are billed accurately.
• Ensures overall integrity and exceptional performance of coding staff through developed performance metric reporting..
• Ensures program knowledge and operational implementation of all related compliance, coding and documentation standards.
• Ensures program knowledge and operational implementation of teaching physician compliance guidelines and documentation standards as indicated by CMS and other contracts adopting these regulations.
• Ensures quarterly periodic performance audits of staff to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures required within the department procedure and policy manuals.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

One relevant certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required upon hire. Acceptable certifications include:

AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association):

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – Candidates with only a CCA are required to obtain a CCS, RHIT, or RHIA within 12 months of hire.

All certifications are acceptable from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) except:

• Scribe, Documentation, Instructor, and International Credentials
• Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
• Revenue Cycle Management Specialist (RCMS)
• Certified Value-Based Administrator (CVBA)
• Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM)
• Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)