HIM Supervisor

Supervisor Health Information Management CodingThe Supervisor Health Information Management Coding is considered a system support position that provides leadership, support, and direction, from the Director of HIM Coding, and the staff involved in the health information and records services departments with a special focus on coding. In addition, this position supervises the Revenue Cycle coder work team assignments and responsibilities. The Supervisor Health Information Management Coding works collaboratively with the facility Health Information and Records Services departments, Patient Access Teams, Patient Financial Services, Shared Services, Case Management, CBO, Physicians, hospital leadership and management. The Supervisor Health Information Management Coding is responsible for supporting adherence to CHRISTUS standards and directives and other regulatory requirements including CMS, the Joint Commission, and HIPPA standards related to Coding and HIM. As an Coding Educator, this position performs Quality reviews and provides feedback to ensure a high level of coding accuracy. This position also works to ensure that financial performance objectives are achieved that are related to the unbilled process and revenue cycle initiatives. This position is expected to maintain effective professional relationships as appropriate to instruct, share ideas, and implement actions related to HIM functions and improvements. The ability to communicate effectively with all types of people at all levels is critical. This position also acts as a resource to provide education, consultation, and implementation of revenue cycle enhanced processes related to HIM functions.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 updatedMaintains knowledge of reimbursement requirements for all payersMaintains knowledge of coding/charging requirements for all payers (e.g. ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, NCDs, LCDs, DRGs, APCs etc) Perform 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 complianceMonitor associate accuracy; provides feedback and individual training to enhance performancePerform coding/charge audits and follow up to ensure correct coding practices provide follow up education and follow up audits for facilities with quality outcomes < 95%Assistance, if needed, with action plan developmentCase Mix Analysis by payer and/or service line as neededPossesses thorough knowledge of personnel, administrative, and system/department policies and proceduresEstablish and maintain coding tests for use at facilities when hiring new staff to ensure hiring of staff with quality skillsTest must meet Human Resources Standards for testingDevelop a career path for entry level coders to develop skills and advance their career within CHRISTUS Health meeting Human Resources Standards for advancementDevelop fitness testing for coders to ensure that they are staying sharp in their coding skillsRAC monitoring and appeal assistanceProvide supplemental staff for coding as availability permitsCommunicate effectively all aspects of HIM utilizing multiple resources including SharePointAvailable to provide assistance to associates on a real time basis to address questions and operational issuesEnsures consistent practices across hospitals within CHRISTUS while appropriately customizing departmental/facility needsParticipates in the development and testing of system applications and provides trainingCompletes required training as neededPerforms other duties as assignedIdentifies, develops, implements and maintains on-going educational and training programsEnsures that education on new codes and regulations is includedRequirements:High School Diploma requiredWork Schedule:5 Days - 8 HoursWork Type:Full Time