Professional Coding Supervisor

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JOB SUMMARY

The Professional Coding Supervisor is responsible for managing the everyday operations of their respective area(s). This includes the supervision of Coding & Compliance Specialists and Professional Billing Specialists. The Coding Supervisor acts as a liaison between the Credentialing Department, Patient Access Department(s), Chargemasters, and Combined Business Office. The individual is responsible, along with the Manager or Director, for completion of employee evaluations, disciplinary action, interviewing, hiring, and termination. Will act as primary contact for new provider onboarding and education. Will perform internal coding accuracy audits and provide feedback to coding & compliance specialists. Will partner with leadership and external compliance agencies to ensure desired targets are achieved. Will act as a member on a project team when their coding expertise is requested. The Professional Coding Supervisor will be required to spend 20-40% of their working time directly applying codes to maintain and enhance their skills. Will act as the subject matter expert on complex coding cases, denials, and appeals for all staff and providers.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent- required

- Bachelor’s degree in business, but will accept comparable experience in lieu of degree- preferred

Certification & Licensures:
- At least 1 base certification and 1 specialty coding certification- required.

Accepted certifications include:
AAPC - CPC (Certified Professional Coder- Apprentice); CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder); COC (Certified Outpatient Coder); CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder); CPC-P (Certified Professional Coder - Payer); any of the 23+ specialty coding certifications offered by AAPC

AHIMA - CCA (Certified Coding Associate); CCS (Certified Coding Specialist); CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based)
(Based on type of coding, the hiring manager may have a preference for a specific certifying organization or a specific coding certification to be discussed at time of interview.)

Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree plus minimum 3 year of direct certified experience applying codes OR high school diploma (or equivalent) plus 7 years of direct certified experience applying codes- required

- Must be able to proficiently code at least 3 complex services as defined by leadership. Proficiency is based on the ability to independently code all services performed in the service at accepted levels of accuracy. This position is expected to work with a high level of autonomy, often communicating directly with providers and clinical managers on documentation and compliance concerns- required

- Strong communication skills and confidence in subject matter expertise- required

- Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS coding and reimbursement required. Medical coding experience in a physician practice, inpatient setting, or outpatient setting strongly preferred. Must possess strong organizational and excellent customer service skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Requires use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, copier, credit card machine and fax machine- required
 

Saint Francis Healthcare System is committed to a compensation philosophy that aligns to the fiftieth percentile of the marketplace, while also crediting applicable and/or relevant work experience when computing compensation offers for selected candidates. Internal equity is factored into all offers presented to candidates.

Minimum salary rate: $49,030

A relevant and up to date general benefits description may be found on our website:

https://www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at hr@sfmc.net.

Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.