Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: The Medical Coding Supervisor for the Specialty Team is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of coding professionals who specialize in various medical disciplines such as cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and other specialty services.
This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely coding of medical records, supports coder development, and collaborates with leadership to meet departmental goals.
Position Purpose: The Medical Coding Supervisor for the Specialty Team is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of coding professionals who specialize in various medical disciplines such as cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and other specialty services.
This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely coding of medical records, supports coder development, and collaborates with leadership to meet departmental goals.
What You Will Do: * Key Responsibilities: * Team Leadership & Oversight * Supervise a team of specialty coders, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
* Monitor productivity and quality metrics, ensuring coders meet established benchmarks.
* Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins to support coder engagement and development.
* Coding Compliance & Accuracy * Ensure coding practices align with current ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and payer-specific guidelines.
* Review coding audits and implement corrective action plans as needed.
* Serve as a resource for complex coding questions and escalations.
* Training & Development * Identify training needs and coordinate ongoing education for specialty coders.
* Support onboarding and orientation of new team members.
* Promote professional growth and certification maintenance.
* Collaboration & Communication * Work closely with physicians, clinical staff, and revenue cycle teams to resolve documentation and coding issues.
* Collaborate with other coding supervisors and managers to standardize processes and share best practices.
* Communicate updates regarding coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory changes.
* Operational Support * Assist in staffing, scheduling, and workload distribution.
* Participate in recruitment and hiring processes.
* Contribute to departmental projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and compliance.
Minimum Qualifications: * Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
* Certifications: Active coding certification required (e.g., CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA). Specialty coding certifications are a plus.
* Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of medical coding experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Specialty coding experience strongly preferred.
* Skills: * Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding guidelines.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
* Proficiency in coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
* Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
Position Highlights and Benefits: * Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
* Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
* Generous paid time off programs.
* Employee recognition programs.
* Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
* Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply). * Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
* Employee Referral Rewards program.
* Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
You deserve to get paid every day!
* Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.
Ministry/Facility Information: Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years.
Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region.
Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs.
If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team.
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