Lead Coder Job in New York, New York US
We are searching nationwide for a Lead Coder.
This role is the coding subject matter expert for coding staff, members of the management team, and for other Sections within the Revenue Cycle, as well as multiple areas outside the Revenue Cycle including specific physician practices and the Legal Department.
Main Duties: Makes appropriate decisions and recommendations to Supervisor regarding coding of accounts
Assists with training and education
Maintains expert knowledge of coding work flow and optimizes use of available technology
Is an expert in navigating the electronic medical record and all supporting information management and billing systems
Works collaboratively with Supervisor as a resource to unit personnel
Assists Supervisor with providing oversight and assistance for all coding related functions, staff orientation, e
Praisals, performance improvement plans, PTO, and other management of staff
Participates in the coaching and development of staff, optimization of area productivity, service problem resolution and guideline development
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills when resolving conflicts with staff and customers.
Is flexible and leads change in the work environment
May represent area on task forces/committees, etc
May perform functional activities of the work team
Demonstrates expert job knowledge and applies current coding and billing regulations, policies, processes and procedures with effective decision-making and problem solving skills
Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies, and interprets and reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate CPT-4 or ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient cases or ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes and MS-DRG for hospital inpatient cases
Clarifies physician documentation as appropriate
Understands and applies medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease process
Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in a healthcare related program with a minimum of one of the following credentials: RHIT or CCS or CPC; OR Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare related program with a minimum of one of the following credentials: RHIA or CCS or CPCOR Bachelor’s Degree in any field with a CCS credential.
Minimum of five years CPT-4 surgical coding and/or ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure coding for outpatient and/or inpatient and/or MS-DRG assignment
Other Qualifications: Prefer experience in outpatient coding
Knowledge of and experience with the electronic medical record and billing systems required
Experience with direct physician interaction required
Requires an excellent understanding of ICD-9 diagnosis and/or procedure coding
Requires an excellent understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and disease processes
Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications
Leadership experience preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedure codes outlined in the AMA CPT instructions
License or Certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC credentials
Lead Coder Job in New York, New York US