City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Health Information Management
Work Shift
Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-4 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 40 Pay Rate/Range: $85,000.00-$92,000.00
Job Summary
The Medical Coding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the hospital coding team, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant coding of inpatient and outpatient medical records. This role supports the HIM coding manager by enforcing coding standards and assisting in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions
C. Job Specific Contacts 1. General Contacts: Administrators, Directors, Department heads and other staff, Vendors. Liaison with IT, PFS, Physicians. Other departments as required provide and implement solutions to issues encountered within coding. 2. Job Provides Direction to: N/A D. Environment and Demands 1. Environmental Demands: Describe the physical environment in which the job must be performed. 2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Describe the physical efforts, manual dexterity and cognitive skills required for the job (i.e., eye/hand coordination, lifting, pulling, walking, concentration, analysis, customer sensitivity, etc.). B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Demonstrates support of the mission and strategic action plan through the initiation and ongoing implementation/evaluation of department activities/plans. C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the successful operations of the department including, where applicable, age specific competence. * 1. Support the coding manager in coordinating daily workflow for inpatient and outpatient staff. 2. Assist in monitoring productivity, accuracy, and quality metrics in the absence of the coding manager; implement performance improvement plans as needed to optimize coding with the coding manager. 3. Review and audit outpatient coded records to ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT/HCPCS guidelines. 4. Accurately assign codes to meet established coding guidelines, including ICD-10CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT-4, HCPCS, and Modifiers. 5. Support coding related to denials and appeals process. 6. Ensure timely coding to meet billing and compliance guidelines. 7. Maintaining work queues within 72 hours. 8. Assist in reviewing Local coverage determinations (LCD)/National Coverage Determinations (NCD) edits to ensure that diagnoses are accurately captured and documented. * Document on addendum age specific competency. Part II: Employee Performance Standards A. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1. Demonstrates personal excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers. 2. Holds staff accountable for the delivery of excellent customer service. 3. Participates in team efforts to increase the level of customer satisfaction. B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 1. Demonstrates the ability to recognize an opportunity for improvement and to collect and assess data. 2. Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement and evaluate a Performance Improvement Plan. 3. Participates in Departmental/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes/outcomes. 4. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self knowledge and development and fosters the same for employees. 5. Demonstrates compliance with licensure/certification requirements and the timeliness of their submission. D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
Qualifications
At least 5 years coding (Inpatient/Outpatient), HIM experience, and minimum 3 years’ experience in leadership or supervisory role. Required RHIT/RHIA along with CCS/CCSP, CPC with extensive coding knowledge will be considered. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re a skilled healthcare professional who values teamwork and excellence in patient care, then Montefiore Nyack Hospital could be your perfect match. As part of the Montefiore Health System, we offer the quality of a premier academic medical center and the caring of a community hospital. We’re committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County’s residents and our team members, and offer flexible opportunities for per diem, part-time and full-time employment. Team members benefit from: Robust compensation package, including competitive pay, medical benefits, tuition reimbursement and more Outstanding professional staff The clinical excellence of the Montefiore Health System Opportunities for growth through training and continuing education Equal Opportunity Employment Zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and abuse Fair employment practices, including equal treatment in hiring, promotion and compensation WE CARE code of conduct for all team members ust 35 miles from New York City, Rockland County offers friendly communities, natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, convenient shopping and easy access to New York City. While Rockland County has plenty to offer, both the mountains and the beach are within a few hours’ drive. Rockland is an area full of history and has a vibrant arts scene with museums, theaters, music venues, cultural events and festivals. Learn more about cultural events in Rockland County. With over 3,000 acres of parks, Rockland County is a Preserve America Community protecting open spaces and uncluttered skylines. The county offers trails, dog runs, historic landmarks, water activities, golf and horseback trails. Learn more about outdoor activities in Rockland County. One of the top dining areas in the Hudson Valley, Rockland County features award-winning chefs and a growing craft beverage scene. Shopping options range from independent boutiques in quaint downtowns to the Palisades Center mall, a four-level shopping experience. Learn more about dining and shopping in Rockland County. Safe, thriving communities with outstanding schools and healthcare make Rockland County ideal for both professionals and families. Whether you’re growing your family and looking for good schools and family-friendly neighborhoods or growing your career and looking for higher education opportunities close to home, Rockland County has what you need.