Lead Coding Reimbursement Specialist III

The Lead Coding Reimbursement Specialist III provides day-to-day operational support to Coding staff, including Coder I & II positions. Responsibilities include daily monitoring of missing encounters, quality and productivity review and reporting, and support to the Coding team on processes, guidelines, and payer policies for coding functions.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Coding Program or associate degree in healthcare related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience with CPT and ICD-10 coding of physician services
• Certification as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding systems and conventions
• Good interpersonal skills and a basic understanding of team management concepts
• Ability to gather and interpret clinical data
• In-depth knowledge of coding process, coding systems software, workflow management, and electronic medical records
• Familiarity of automated/computerized encoders, abstracting, database, billing systems, medical records
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of leading a team
• Strong organizational, planning, scheduling and project management abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent analytical ability to develop and analyze data to recommend solutions and solve complex problems
• Ability to adapt to changes in workload and work functions and to effectively prioritize work assignments
• Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement