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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Coding Supervisor to oversee a team of medical coders. The primary responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of code assignments, conducting audits, and collaborating with clinical staff to improve documentation. The role requires staying current with regulatory changes and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, including HIPAA.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide leadership to a team of medical coders, offering guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality code assignments.
• Oversee and review diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and procedural (CPT) codes assigned to medical records, validating their accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines.
• Conduct internal coding audits to monitor coding accuracy and consistency, providing feedback and guidance to coding staff.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, physicians, and clinical documentation specialists to ensure accurate coding and identify opportunities for documentation improvement.
• Stay current with coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory changes, and disseminate information to the coding team.
• Ensure coding practices comply with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA.
• Generate coding reports, analyze coding data, and provide insights into coding accuracy, trends, and process improvement opportunities.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for coding staff, ensuring they stay updated on best practices and regulations.
• Collaborate closely with clinical staff, health information management, and other departments to streamline the flow of coding-related information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of patient data, complying with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Required And
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Required
• Located within 2 hours of Chicagoland area

Experience

• 5+ Years of medical coding experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Skills

• Strong expertise in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding with experience conducting coding audits and ensuring accuracy.
• Supervisory/leadership experience with the ability to mentor, train, and manage a team of medical coders.
• Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with clinical staff, physicians, and documentation specialists.
• CPC and CCS certifications with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration or IT; strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIPAA.
• Ability to analyze coding data, drive process improvements, and maintain confidentiality while supporting a remote team within the Chicagoland area.

Additional Requirements

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm but flexible

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.