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Position Summary:

TheCoding Supervisor willbe responsible fororganizing and coordinating the daily operations of thecodingteam in collaboration with theCoding Managerto ensure consistent productivity and efficient operations. TheCoding Supervisormonitorsproductivity and coding accuracy and ensures compliance with coding job competencies.Theywill also performdirectcodingfor assigned clientsalong withdirect codingcoverageforclients and/orspecialties, includingprofessional fees, hospitaloutpatient, surgical, observation, and inpatient.

Job Duties:

Employeemust have the skills,abilityand judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.Employeewill also abide byOvation Healthcare's policies as a condition of employment.

Direct Coding Responsibilities:

• Abstract clinical information

• Translate medical documentation into diagnoses and procedural codes whileutilizingcurrently accepted coding and classification systems

• Sequence codes according to established guidelines

• Ensureaccurate,timely, andappropriate assignmentof ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, and modifiers for the purposes of billing, internal and external reporting, and compliance with regulatory and payer guidelines

• Monitorand review clientaccount questions in conjunction with the coding manager

• Interpret changes in the internal and external regulatory environment and staycurrent with corporate, state, and federal coding updates

SupervisorResponsibilities:

• Assistin oversight of coding specialists, disperses workloads, and monitor coding accuracy and productivityin conjunction with the coding manager

• Monitor and track productivity andbilledhours of coding specialists

• Identifypatterns of concern and/or compliance to report to coding manager for any required revisions, updates, and changes in staffing and/or staff workloads

• Assistin monthly rounding in conjunction with the coding manager

• Assistin leading coding team meetings, educational sessions, and department meetings in conjunction with the coder manager

• Mentor staff on an individual basis to evaluate work tasks/processes

• Assiststaff in developing efficient and effective processes in conjunction with the coding manager

• Coordinateany required staff training with coding lead

• Respond to questions from coding lead and staff related to coding applications, rules, regulations,and documentation requirements

• Maintain advanced knowledge of systems and billing requirements

• Serve as an educational resource to educate staff

• Demonstrate competency annually in assigned areas of work

• Ensure all WQ are within the established turnaround times and productivity standards are met

• Perform direct coding, as needed, to ensure client coding turnaround timelines are met

• Assistin monthly and quarterly staff audits, providing feedback, education,and mentoring on an individual basis

• Develop any required follow up for staff in conjunction with the coding manager

• Other duties as assigned

• Adhere to Ovation Healthcare mission, vision, and values

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five(5) years of medical coding experiencerequired

• 10years preferred.

• Ability to work independently

• High degree of analytic abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Associates orBachelorsdegree preferred

• Certified Coder, either Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

• Current knowledge of hospital outpatient coding and professional codingrequired

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology,and medical terminologyrequired

Security/Access:

• Remote work is expected 100% of the time unless otherwise agreed upon

• Will have access to confidential informationand mustabideby theorganization'sprivacy policies and regulations concerning this information

Equipment Used:

• General office equipment to include:

• fax, copier, computer, printer,etc

• Telephone