Coder Lead

Where You’ll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.

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