REGIONAL SUPERVISOR PROFESSIONAL CODING

Professional Coding Supervisor

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: The Professional Coding Supervisor is accountable for the management and coordination of system-wide coding functions. This position is responsible for identifying and solving coding related issues, implementing performance improvement and other operational initiatives as needed. Ensures staff adherence to productivity, quality, and compliance standards and is supportive of departmental metrics and organizational goals and objectives.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provide oversight and day-to-day management of the hospital professional coding.
• Develop and implement methods to attain and maintain coding metrics. Establish reporting tools/dashboards to monitor performance.
• Communicate regulatory information to coding specialists and assist in compliant application of regulations.
• Provide coding assistance in relation to recording documentation, data collections, data retrieval and data interpretation.
• Contribute to, coordinates and/or implements processes to comply with coding, billing, regulatory or data registry requirements relating to areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with other departments or programs.
• Maintain effective communication regarding coding issues with physicians and other hospital department staff.
• Participate in organizational team meetings and workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
• Any other assigned projects.

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

Foundational Coding Credential: Current certification in good standing as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), AAPC; or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), AHIMA

Work Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisory experience EPIC experience

Education:

Associate's degree in HIM or relevant health care field or 5+ years of relevant Coding experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet applications Optum and/or 3M encoder experience preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.

University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.