Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Coder Lead acts as trainer, resource and mentor for other coders and staff. Is responsible for coordinating the daily coding workflow in assignment of ICD-10 and CPT codes. Monitors and assesses quality and production standards of coding staff. Serves as a resource for complex coding/billing issues.
Essential Function
- Train staff on processes, policies, coding, including new hire training and shadowing
- Assists with coder continuing education; development and presentation
- Daily coordination of coding staff assignments, volume, and workflow.
- Performs coder quality reviews.
- Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for staff, troubleshooting difficult problems and finding solutions.
- Acts as a liaison between physicians and support staff to resolve issues involving coding, billing, and documentation requirements and procedures.
- Provide input on employee evaluations.
- Reporting- Charge lag weekly report out, Bi-weekly report out to clinics, quality reporting, production reporting, running special reporting as requested by clinic or revenue cycle leaders
- Monitor Customer Service WQ for coding concerns
- Fill in for coding when areas are short
Job Requirements
Required
- Associates in related field upon hire
Preferred
- 5 – 7 years coding experience in a health care organization and
- Completion of college level courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology
