Supervisor, Coding
This is a full-time, benefit eligible remote position. Must be local in San Diego or willing to relocate. Eligible to participate in the Management Incentive Compensation Plan.
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The Supervisor, Coding enforces full utilization of entire medical record for complete coding and accurate abstracting. Remains current on new health record regulations and legislation and notifies department of significant changes in health record practices. Confers with physicians and nurses face-to-face or via questions sheet to clarify information, obtain needed documentation to support the clinical severity of the patient. Maintains a complete understanding of the processes, applications and systems that relate to assigned area of responsibility. Ensures the integrity of data capture, processing and reporting for assigned area of responsibility.
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills
- Five (5) years experience in a Coding or Auditing division.
- Experience required with reimbursement methodologies, auditing of medical records to support billed services, appealing denied services, evaluating services for medical necessity, and various electronic health information systems.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- High level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of agency personnel, patients, physicians and external contacts. Required Certification/Registration:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and/or Certified Coding Specialiast (CCS) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Associates degree in Health Information, Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years healthcare experience in related field.
- Supervisory or lead experience.
RHIA from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).