The Coding Lead works within specific functions of the professional fee organization, providing expertise in the revenue cycle department and helping guide staff actions.
This role supports coding staff by resolving simple and complex questions, providing performance feedback to management, and maintaining expert knowledge of professional fee coding, including CPT, ICD, E&M, modifiers, and requirements across multiple specialties.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting manager and assistant manager priorities and acting as a resource to staff
- Interpreting direction and providing guidance where needed
- Serving as department lead in the absence of a supervisor or manager
- Understanding coding workflows for abstract coding, charge review, claim edits, and coding denials
- Identifying and escalating coding issues and trends to management
- Recommending workflow solutions to improve operations
- Facilitating staff training on new processes and quality issues
- Maintaining personal productivity and accuracy standards in assigned coding work
- Providing performance feedback to supervisors and managers
- Maintaining professional relationships to support revenue enhancement, customer service, and learning and development
Requirements & Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Associate degree in Health Information Technology or bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration preferred, with three years of coding experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Coding certification such as AHIMA, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC
- Knowledge of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Certification in professional fee coding (AAPC, AHIMA)
- Strong working knowledge of professional billing software applications
- Ability to type 25 words per minute
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago
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