Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Coding Supervisor supervises the coding workflow; monitors employee performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems; and actively supervises production and quality control efforts. This position monitors coder compliance with national coding guidelines and NGHS coding policies for complete, accurate and consistent coding that result in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. Works with the team to ensure minimal variation in coding practices and provides education where needed to improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignments. Provides coder specific education based on review findings and trends.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience: Five (5) years of hospital based coding experience to include complex CPT surgical coding and advanced ICD-10-CM-PCS coding.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

• Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelors degree in HIM/HIT preferred

• ​Preferred Experience: Seven (7) years or more years of hospital-based coding experience to include complex CPT surgical coding and advanced ICD-10-CM-PCS coding. Experience in Teaching and/or Trauma 1 Facilities. Leadership experience in healthcare related field preferred. Minimum 3 years coding auditing/monitoring experience strongly preferred.  

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Coding Technical skills - Extensive regulatory coding (ICD-10-CM or ICD-10-PCS) and associated reimbursement knowledge.

• Analytical skills – Ability to analyze trends in data and determine root cause and address as appropriate.

• Effective Decision Making – Relating and comparing; securing relevant information and identifying key issues; committing to an action after developing alternative courses of action that take into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.

• Initiative – Independently takes prompt proactive steps toward problem resolution.

• Organization – Establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently; proactively prioritizes assignments and keen ability to multi-task.

• Communication - Communicates clearly, proactively and concisely with all key stakeholders.

• Leadership - Leads individuals and groups toward desired outcomes, setting high performance standards and delivering leading quality services.

• Customer orientation - Establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.

• Policies & Procedures - Articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies and procedures.

• PC skills - Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and others as required.

• Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

• Work Independently – Is self-supporting; not needing to rely on others to complete a job.

• Building and Maintaining Strategic Working Relationships – Develops collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Possesses good interpersonal skills in building, negotiating, and maintaining crucial relationships.

• Managing conflict – Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.

• Mentor and Educate – Provides timely guidance and feedback to help strengthen the knowledge/skill set of others to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides direct super