Professional Services Coding Supervisor

Ensures complete, accurate, timely and consistent coding, while adhering to published coding guidelines and system compliance policies. Actively supervises and monitors coding quality and accuracy. Assists manager ensuring employee work schedules sufficiently meet the requirements of the organization and the physician practices. Facilitates problem solving and collaboration within functional area(s) and/or physicians. Works closely with manager in addressing issues related to accurate/timely coding and documentation, and unbilled services. Responsible for ensuring accurate, complete, and timely coding of all professional services.  Responsibilities include but not limited to; performing provider/coder audits, education to coders, and attend provider meetings.  Reviews denials related to coding and assist with resolving issues.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

Current Certified Coding Specialist and/or Certified Professional Coder is required

Accreditation as a Registered Health Information Technician or Health Information Administrator. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

At least five (5) years of coding experience in a physician practice setting is required

At least two (2) years of supervisory experience is required