Company Overview:

Cayuga Health is the region's leading healthcare system, and most trusted driver of integrated health services, together with valued partners. We empower our people and employ our capabilities to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. At Cayuga Health System, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cayuga Health provides an outstanding place to work in a vibrant community. Come discover all that Ithaca, New York and Cayuga Health has to offer!

Position Overview:

The Coding Team Leader is responsible coding quality and education for Health Information Management department. The team leader will also be responsible for daily monitoring of all coding edits, denials, and billing holds (DNFC/DNFB). Actively involved in the dissemination of coding requirements and updates to appropriate stakeholders; works closely with the Revenue Cycle Department to understand reasons for denials, root cause analysis, and feedback to providers; develops and implements coding training plans for the organization, including preparation and delivery of training, to improve the accuracy, integrity and quality of patient data, and to improve the quality of provider documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignment.

What you'll do:

• - Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Codes.
• - Ensures codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations.
• - Communicate (Query) with the medical staff for any documentation that is insufficient and/or unclear.
• -Able to work independently
• - Understands and works coding edits and bill holds.
• - Flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - Two year degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred. Coding certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC required.

Experience - Five or more years of combined experience in coding and auditing. Ten years of extensive coding experience in a hospital setting will be accepted in lieu of a two-year degree. Two or more years of supervisory/auditing experience preferred.

Licensure - Certification with AHIMA is preferred, but will acknowledge AAPC.

Physical Requirements - The position requires a high degree of mental and visual concentration. No lifting requirements. Requires long period of sitting, with repetitive motion.

At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at hr@cayugamed.org

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees.