Job Family:
General Coding
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Coding Inpatient, Outpatient, and Pro Fee Team Supervisor must be proficient in medical coding and have experience overseeing coding teams. The Supervisor will conduct training and initial QA reviews for their direct reports. Supervisors must be able to review clinical documentation and diagnostic results as needed to extract data and apply the appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes, CPT/PCS codes, and other relevant coding standards. These codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research, regulatory compliance, and other required purposes. Under the direction of the Coding Manager, Supervisors should be proficient in communicating with coding teams, client contacts, and providers regarding the coding of conditions and procedures. All coding must align with ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, CMS/MAC rules, CPT rules established by the AMA, and any other official coding guidelines required for standard code sets. The Supervisor’s responsibilities may include overseeing teams that work on coding-related denials from payers and recommending appropriate actions to resolve claims based on payer guidelines. Additionally, Supervisors should be proficient in Excel to create reports as requested and must maintain professional communication with all levels of personnel, both internally and externally. Travel to client sites may be required at times. This is a full-time, 100% remote position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain a working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billing
Demonstrate the ability to perform quality coding and answer questions on inpatient/outpatient surgery, clinic, emergency room, and ancillary services
Provide training and instruction for new coders, including facility specific coding/abstracting guidelines, encoder and EMR functionality
Responsible for following facility specific policies and procedures
Provide daily support to coders as needed to answer questions relating to the facility
Review the coding and pending queues daily to ensure all charts are processed in a timely manner and notify administrative staff in the event the twenty-four hour turn around standard cannot be met
Facilitate daily work assignments to coders and work with the Operations Manager to resolve coder questions and issues
Send a daily queue status report and communicates to the facility as necessary
Work directly with the IQC staff to ensure quality standards are being met for each facility
Coach team members to improve their performance with some input and direction from management. Escalates performance issues as appropriate.
What You Will Need:
Requires a University degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education)
3 years of medical coding experience
Must maintain credential throughout employment
Strong working knowledge & experience with Federal & State Coding Regulations and Guidelines
Must be a US Citizen and willing to undergo a federal background check as part of the onboarding process
Must hold one of the following credentials: (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, COC)
Supervisor experience
What Would Be Nice to Have:
Experience working in any of the following systems: EPIC, Cerner, Next Gen, Allscripts or any other EHR
Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
Experience with Coding clinics ICD-10-CM and PCS
Experience with Government and other Payer guidelines as they relate to compliant coding
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The annual salary range for this position is $61,000.00-$101,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
About Guidehouse
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