In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Health Information Services Coding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the assignment of codes for all inpatient and outpatient medical records using the appropriate coding system. Assists members of the medical staff in identifying the principal diagnosis and sequencing secondary diagnoses and procedures for optimal reimbursement. Exhibits the Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

Ensures coding is compliant with productivity and quality. Maintains appropriate A/R days and/or late charges through collaboration with providers to complete charts timely. Remains informed about coding issues to comply with federal regulations. Provides education and follows up on coding issues with other departments, physicians, and coding staff. Has the authority and responsibility to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, discipline, direct, or recommend such actions by using independent judgment. Completes and conducts employee performance evaluations based on direct observation of their employee’s job performance. Granted authority to perform supervisory duties and are held accountable for performing such duties. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.