Signature Healthcare

Ambulatory Coding Lead

Signature Healthcare$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in Ambulatory or Hospital outpatient settings.
  • Certification as CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician).
  • Demonstrated understanding of coding compliance and billing practices.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to educate and mentor others.

Responsibilities

  • Provide managerial oversight for ambulatory coding and charge capture functions.
  • Ensure accurate diagnosis and procedure coding for billing purposes.
  • Deliver feedback and educational services to providers and coders.
  • Monitor productivity and prioritize daily work for coding staff.
  • Facilitate the onboarding process for clinicians and coding specialists.
  • Approve payroll for coding and charge entry staff.
  • Represent management in interdepartmental meetings when needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment promoting continuous education.
  • Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Under the general direction of the Corporate Director of Health Information Management, provides managerial oversight and technical support for ambulatory coding and charge capture functions. Responsible for insuring accurate diagnosis and procedure coding as well as providing documentation and coding related feedback and educational services to providers and coders. Monitors coding productivity and assigns/prioritizes daily work schedules for Coding Specialists, Risk Coders and charge entry staff. Educates on-boarding of clinicians. Educates on-boarding of Coding Specialists and Risk Coder. Approves Payroll. Attends meetings on behalf of Management as needed. Assures billing compliance based on review of provider documentation. Associate Degree required, BA Preferred. 5 or more years in Ambulatory or Hospital outpatient setting. Certification: CPC, CCS-P

About Signature Healthcare

Signature Healthcare is a long-term care, rehabilitation, and health care services company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies in several states in the United States. The company provides services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and hospice care. Signature Healthcare was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The company has been recognized for its quality of care and has received several awards and certifications.
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Size
15,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2001

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