Rush
University Medical Center is looking for a Coding Supervisor. In this role you
will be responsible for monitoring and assessing performance of coding staff to
ensure timely and accurate coding of professional billing services. The
Coding Supervisor will prepare and deliver education and training to ensure
complete and thorough understanding of regulatory coding and documentation
requirements.
The
Coding Supervisor will inform, educate and coordinate with other Revenue
Cycle and Clinical Operations staff regarding coding and charge capture process
for professional encounters. The Coding Supervisor will serve as a coach
and positive role model for staff and colleagues by establishing/maintaining a
work environment that fosters positive morale; ensures compliance with all
established policies, procedures and legal guidelines; maintains a safe
workplace in accordance with policies; manages resources effectively and
responsibly. This position is directly responsible to the Coding
Manager. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in
accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Supervise,
coach and mentor coding staff, to include: recruitment, onboarding, training,
monitoring productivity, quality reviews, completing performance evaluations
and, when necessary, corrective action
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Coordinate
and approve staff requests for time off, verify time cards, approve payroll
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Evaluate
staff schedules and assignments to ensure timely coding and billing of
professional and/or facility charges. Re-prioritize workloads when
necessary
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Monitor
coding work queues to ensure charge lag is at or below established target; work
with Physician Offices and/or Physicians to obtain medical documentation to
complete coding, escalate to Manager when target is exceeded
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Generate
charge reconciliation reports to ensure physician encounters, both inpatient
and outpatient, ancillary/diagnostic tests, bedside procedures and surgical
cases are captured and billed
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Ensure
open encounters greater than 30 calendar days contain adequate documentation
for billing. When applicable, close encounters that cannot be billed due
to missing documentation
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Act
as working supervisor during employee shortages and/or absences by assisting
with chart abstracting, coding validation and charge posting
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Conduct
routine coding and compliance audits to ensure quality of proper coding of
professional charges selected by coders and/or physicians. Escalate
physician education opportunities to Coding Educator
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Assist
in problem solving by research coding and documentation requirements;
participate in the development of policy and procedure
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Evaluate
workflows and claim processing edits; make recommendations to improve staff and
claim processing efficiency
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Maintain
strong knowledge of industry coding and documentation requirements/updates,
including Medicare and Medicaid regulatory requirements
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Participates
on system committees as designated
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All
other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
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High
school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of AAPC or AHIMA accredited program
–or- self-study course and passing score on the national certification exam for
CPC, CCS, or CCS-P. RHIT or RHIA preferred
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Medical
Terminology and anatomy and physiology courses required. Required
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of coding experience in a
physician-based setting in various specialties
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Working
knowledge of computers and Microsoft office experience required, including
Excel, Word, and Power Point
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5
years’ experience in medical coding with thorough knowledge of Current
Procedural Terminology (CPT) and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding principle
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5
years’ experience in dealing with Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
2 years of supervisory experience
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Experience
with Epic software
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Knowledge
of insurance company’s practices, regarding reimbursement and healthcare
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Strong
communication/problem solving skills. Able to self-motivate, motivate others
and work under pressure
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Ability
to communicate effectively with health care practitioners and co-workers.
Ability to work with a high degree of independence
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Must
possess strong analytical skills, written and oral communication skills, and
problem solving skills. Must have the ability to meet deadlines and display
time management capacities. Exhibits professionalism, coachability, and
collegiality.
Company Highlights:
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Ranked
among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical
Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal:
improving patient care.
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Rush is a not-for-profit health care, education and research
enterprise comprising Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush
Oak Park Hospital and Rush Health.
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Rush's 14-story hospital Tower is the cornerstone of the Rush
Transformation, and is the symbol of a philosophy-an evolution in the delivery
of patient-centered care.
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Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 664
licensed beds
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Rush offers a competitive salary, valuable healthy living
benefits to include: health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve
your health. Rush also offers several ways to invest in your future. Whether
you’re saving for retirement or a child’s education, Rush offers benefits to
help you make the most of your money…now and in the future.
·
As
one of the most popular cities in the nation, Chicago is a cultural, historical
and diverse city. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago in known for
its nearly 200 distinct neighborhoods and its extensive park systems, along
with its sports teams, museums and vibrant theater community.
Rush
is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally
protected characteristics.