Coding Education Sup Job in Aurora, Colorado US
Coding Education Sup
Supervises all activities related to physician/provider coding education for outpatient inpatient professional fee services. Maintains a close working relationship w/ the Medical Group Operations management to support provider coding accuracy that is consistent w/ industry standards in compliance w/ coding guidelines. Accountable for developing/maintaining a culture of service, financial discipline, compliance, ethics integrity. Maintains knowledge of assures departmental compliance w/ KP's Principles of Responsibility, policies procedures, applicable regulatory requirements accreditation standards. Responds appropriately to observed fraud or abuse. Essential Functions: - Supervises the day to day activities of the Provider Coding Education Program supports a high level of coding accuracy - Provides reporting on provider education results for multiple audiencesDevelops the Coding Education staff - Assesses maintains impact of current compliance activities evaluates risk factors of coding documentation practices - Uses understanding of interrelationships among systems across functional areas to redesign processes, improve efficiency, ensure optimal results for the future - Monitors changes in laws, regulations, coding documentation standards as they apply to the Coding Education Department Providers of KP Colorado - Participates in Committees or Workgroups as required - Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association adheres to official coding guidelines - Supervises direct reports; including interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals personnel policies of the organization Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a coding environment, including 2 years of leadership/supervisory experience - Bachelor's degree in business administration, health care administration, health information management, or related field or equivalent experience - AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification required - Experience in developing educational materials conducting training education sessions a multi-specialty setting is required - Must pass internal coding assessment test - Must be able to work in partnership w/ Labor Medical Group to assure compliance w/ documentation coding guidelines is achieved, resulting in the accurate representation of services provided diagnoses reported - Proven analytical organizational ability - Proven communication presentation skills, demonstrated experience w/ provider auditing in CPT-4 (including EM), ICD-9-CM, HCPCS as well as knowledge of Medicare Part C Reimbursement (HCC Model) - Previous experience providing expert consultation to clinicians - Strong written, verbal interpersonal communication skills required - Must maintain all certifications required of this position - RHIA or RHIT certification considered Preferred Qualifications: - Project management experience preferred - Experience w/ electronic medical record preferred Salary Range $29.47-$37.58 hourly