Supervisor Health Information Management Coding - Business Office

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of current regulatory rules and requirements (e.g. Joint Commission, Medicare Conditions of Participation, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other federal and state guidelines) and provides updates/education as rules and regulations are updated
• Maintains knowledge of reimbursement requirements for all payers
• Maintains knowledge of coding/charging requirements for all payers (e.g. ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, NCDs, LCDs, DRGs, APCs etc)
• Performs facility/system audits/evaluations to determine impact of changes as they occur, impact on facility/system, and to develop plans to adapt to the changes with follow up to ensure compliance
• Monitor associate accuracy; provides feedback and individual training to enhance performance
• Perform coding/charge audits and follow up to ensure correct coding practices provide follow up education and follow up audits for facilities with quality outcomes
• Possesses thorough knowledge of personnel, administrative, and system/department policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain coding tests for use at facilities when hiring new staff to ensure hiring of staff with quality skills
• Develop a career path for entry level coders to develop skills and advance their career within CHRISTUS Health meeting Human Resources Standards for advancement
• Develop fitness testing for coders to ensure that they are staying sharp in their coding skills
• RAC monitoring and appeal assistance
• Provide supplemental staff for coding as availability permits
• Communicate effectively all aspects of HIM utilizing multiple resources including SharePoint
• Available to provide assistance to associates on a real time basis to address questions and operational issues
• Ensures consistent practices across hospitals within CHRISTUS while appropriately customizing departmental/facility needs
• Participates in the development and testing of system applications and provides training
• Completes required training as needed
• Identifies, develops, implements and maintains on-going educational and training programs
• Ensures that education on new codes and regulations is included

Requirements

• High School Diploma required

Work Schedule

• 5 Days - 8 Hours
• Full Time