St Francis Medical Center

Coder Auditor Supervisor

St Francis Medical Center$66K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CCS certification required.
  • Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT codes, anatomy, and physiology.
  • Familiarity with DRGs and APCs essential.
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.
  • One year of clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
  • Basic computer skills mandatory, including experience with encoder software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills needed. Critical thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operations of Coding Services.
  • Supervise Coder Auditor Trainees and Coder Auditors.
  • Review medical records to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures.
  • Analyze coded data for compliance and accuracy using PHMI's electronic system.
  • Assist in DRG optimization and documentation quality improvement.
  • Mentor and support the coding staff.
  • Participate in assigned chart review projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options.
  • Paid time off and a 401K retirement plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage included.
  • Tuition reimbursement available.
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options offered.
Full Job Description
Overview

Coder Auditor Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of Coding Services at facility, supervises Coder Auditor Trainees and Coder Auditors. The Coder Auditor Supervisor works closely with Managers and Supervisors/ of Data Quality, Health Information Department and Director/Supervisor of Case Management to be instrumental in supplementing assistance to these departmental functions pertaining to Coding. Coder Auditor Supervisor will review and analyze documentation present in the medical record for both inpatient and Inpatient visits to determine diagnoses and procedures as described by the physicians of record. The Coder Auditor Supervisor reviews entered coded data and other abstracted data from the medical record into PHMI's electronic information system, facilitating Health Information Services department's indexing responsibility for internal use (such as to support medical care evaluation studies), and mandated reporting requirements. Holding a senior coding position, assumes primary responsibility for DRG optimization, primary role in assisting medical staff members with improving quality of documentation, and serves as a mentor to the Coders. Coder Auditor Supervisor participates in chart review projects as assigned and adheres to the Prime Coding Policies.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Required qualifications:

  • CCS is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, DRG's, APC's, Severity Adjusted DRG's
  • Preferred qualifications:

  • Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.), or Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.).
  • One year of clinical experience in acute care setting preferred.
  • Basic computer experience required.
  • Use of an encoder software product for code assignment in an acute care setting required.
  • Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent critical thinking skills.
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    Pay Transparency

    Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $32.00 to $47.04. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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    About St Francis Medical Center

    St. Francis Medical Center is a for-profit hospital in Lynwood, California, United States, owned by Prime Healthcare Services.
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