HIM Coder - Lead - Physician Based
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Description
Summary: Selected by CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership to focus
coding skills and expertise, to fosteran environment of teamwork
and service excellence, to manage work queue assignments, mentor,
train, and cross train their designated Specialty or Outpatient
Coding teams. Coding Lead will work with Coders to maintain current
and high-quality CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for Inpatient and/or
Outpatient encounters, surgical and other procedures, with a
consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Coding Leads will
work to ensure Coders abstract data into any-and-all appropriate
CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying
accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following AMA CPT
and the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Coding Lead will act as a liaison for coding related questions,
providing clear and concise written or verbal responses, citing
official coding guidelines and Coding Clinics. Maintains
standardized, organization-wide policies and procedures to monitor
the success and quality of coding. Monitors and actively manages
work queue assignments daily. Actively predicts impact of work
queue (WQ) volume and proactively shifts coders to areas needing
additional support. Takes into consideration the impact of PTO,
holidays, sick days, etc. on WQ volume/backlogs and plans
accordingly.
Together with Coding Manager, sets expectations for Coder
productivity and efficiency.
Monitors department goals, individual coder productivity, and
quality standards in conjunction with industry trends and CTC
needs. Assists in implementing new systems, solutions and/or
processes, to reduce back-end billing errors. Acts as coding
liaison, proving expertise in coding, charging, modifier
application, special projects and denials. Maintains effective
communication with physician offices to ensure smooth and efficient
department operations, advising Coding Manager of any problems.
Analyzes audit results to identify areas of opportunity and
participates in both internal and external audit discussions.
Together with the coding department's Quality Specialist, reviews
expectation of coder accuracy with coding associates. Requirements:
A. Education/Skills High school Diploma or GED AAPC or AHIMA
approved Coding Certificate Program, required Associate degree or
equivalent leadership experience, preferred Strong knowledge of
Evaluation & Management, CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCC coding and documentation
guidelines Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with
minimal oversight Excellent team-building and motivational skills
Working knowledge of NCDs/LCDs Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong knowledge of
common office software applications including Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint Able to work independently in a remote setting, with
little supervision B. Experience Minimum of five (5) years of
Inpatient and/or Outpatient coding experience in a physician
practice setting. C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (AAPC) Certified Coding
Specialist (CCS) (AHIMA) Registered Health Information
Administrator (RHIA) (AHIMA) Registered Health Information
Technician (RHIT) (AHIMA) Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Tyler , HIM Coder - Lead - Physician Based, Healthcare , Tyler, Texas
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