Coding Supervisor, Hospital Billing OP Coding

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Coding Supervisor to join our Hospital Billing Outpatient team. This full-time role will work remotely (days).

Purpose of this position: First-line supervisory position typically responsible for supervising outpatient coding employees who are providing coding and billing expertise; position requires considerable knowledge, experience, judgment, and ability to resolve problems related to hospital outpatient coding and billing responsibilities of a work unit.

Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of staff engaged in the performance of Outpatient Coding and Billing functions

Reviews work for accuracy and conformance with departmental policies and procedures; tracks and monitors production goals and standards

Determines priorities, schedules, and assigns work as required

Develops, revises, and maintains work unit policies and procedures

May compose correspondence or prepare reports on own initiative

Maintains necessary office supplies, materials, or inventory

Demonstrates maturity and accountability for job performance, supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the HIM department, and assesses areas of personal and professional growth

Maintains licensure/certification and skills by obtaining required professional continuing education

Perform other duties as assigned, but only after appropriate training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in business and /or healthcare administration, Health Information Management or Health Information Technology

Minimum of 2 years healthcare experience

-OR-

An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) in an active status with the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

Experience with Epic electronic medical record functionality and encoder and reimbursement systems recommended

Must have extensive and demonstrated expertise in CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-CM coding classification systems

Knowledge of state and federal legislation for HIPAA Privacy, medical record access, and regulatory and accreditation agencies.

Knowledge of current medical record technology, statistics, data presentation and reporting;

Organize, delegate and monitor work assignments

Communicate effectively in oral or written communications; initiate, lead, mentor and coach staff

License/Certifications:

CCS, RHIT, RHIA