As the Coding and Billing Supervisor, you are adaptable, communicative, and a self-starter. You will play a crucial role in managing the coding and billing team as well as the processes that ensure accuracy and compliance. The Coding and Billing team reviews documentation, accurately codes and keys medical procedures for reimbursement, and regularly interacts with providers and members of the Accounts Receivable team. The Coding and Billing Supervisor provides regular updates to the Revenue Cycle Manager, prioritizes and assigns work for the Coding and Billing team, identifies training needs, manages resources, and resolves escalated issues. This supervisory position requires strong leadership skills, proficiency in oral and written communication, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of medical coding and billing practices.
This role is full-time, in office.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and train a team of coding and billing specialists to ensure productivity and accuracy in all aspects of the coding and billing processes
- Monitor key performance indicators and metrics to track coding and billing accuracy and productivity
- Provide feedback and annual evaluations for the Coding & Billing team
- Maintain working knowledge of coding & billing practices and trends to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines, including HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid
- Update, develop, and implement coding and billing policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Conduct regular audits to review coding practices and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies and optimize revenue cycle management
- Administrative level responsibilities for technology related resources specific to the Billing and Coding team such as billing software and coding resources
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred; associate's degree in a related field required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical coding and billing
- Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
- Current CPC certification or equivalent; CPC preferred
- Thorough knowledge of ICD-10, CPT coding systems, and medical terminology
- Strong understanding of medical billing processes, insurance claims, and reimbursement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and internal teams
- Proficiency in coding and billing software and electronic medical record systems
- Experience interacting with various major health insurance providers
- Must be comfortable with technology and able to manage various processing systems including billing software, Office 365, and Excel
- Cover letter and resume
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operates a computer and other modern office machinery
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for much of the time
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type:
- Full-time, in office. No holidays, no weekends.
- Salary range $60,000-$75,000
Benefits:
- 401k
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
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