Oversees office operations and assists with personnel-related duties while serving as a liaison with hospital staff. Coordinates the daily work of subordinate staff, resolves coding problems, and performs duties with advanced knowledge of department coding policies and procedures.
The role supports coding staff by answering questions, researching difficult records, ensuring coding accuracy through ongoing quality checks, and participating in corrective action when issues are identified. It also handles complex requests and problems related to clinical coding, charge capture, charge entry, and systems.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with time reporting, performance evaluations, interviewing applicants, training new staff, assigning work, and coordinating daily staff assignments to meet office priorities and productivity goals.
High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience as a medical coder, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate's degree preferred.
Required knowledge and skills:
- ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS
- Medical terminology and anatomy
- Clinical coding, charge capture, charge entry, and related systems
Preferred credentials:
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
- CPC or CMC
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Manager
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago