Team Lead, Inpatient Coding

Responsibilities

• Correctly identify and assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM/PCS Classification System to each patient's record for optimization in accordance with State and Federal requirements on Inpatient accounts.
• Be knowledgeable of CPT codes, edit resolution, and assigning CPT-4 Codes on Observation accounts when applicable.
• Verify and submit abstracted UB04 information across the billing system for claim submission.
• Efficiently complete this activity for 100% of patient's discharged records daily to maintain the Coding A/R goals set forth.
• Work ACHA, DNFB and Post Bill error reports, such as A/B rebills, Claim Edits, and Denials when applicable.
• Advises and coordinates with Management, CDI and HIM on coding documentation.
• Provides support to Coders, CDI and other staff via mentorship, and possesses auditing and training skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be focused and detail-oriented and have effective time management skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and able to utilize a computerized encoder and EHR.

Requirements

• Education and Certification Requirements: High School Diploma Degree Preferred Bachelor of Science (non Nursing) Associate of Science Certified Coding Specialist - AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA
• Experience Requirements: 3-5 Years Experience working in an Acute Care setting Knowledge base in Coding Clinic Guidelines Knowledge base in Physiology Knowledge base in Anatomy
• Candidate must reside in the following approved states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.