What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Supervisor position at North Star Health Alliance?
CAH-Patient Accounting –Coding Supervisor- Full Time- Day Shift-8a-4p - Req 9146
Pay Range $TBD*
Position Summary
The Medical Coding Supervisor ensures accurate, compliant, and timely coding and charge capture for all entities—Critical Access Hospital, Rural Health Clinics, and provider-based clinics. This role provides leadership, education, quality oversight for coding staff and serves as a resource for clinical providers, compliance, and revenue cycle teams.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
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Supervise daily operations of the coding team across all entities (CAH, RHC, provider clinics).
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Assign workloads, monitor productivity, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all coding activities.
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Conduct regular team meetings and provide performance evaluations, feedback, and coaching.
Coding Accuracy & Compliance
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Ensure coding and documentation adhere to CMS, OIG, and payer-specific guidelines.
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Oversee internal and external coding audits; review findings and implement corrective action plans.
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Stay current on ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding changes and regulatory updates affecting all entity types.
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Maintain knowledge of payer-specific and government regulations impacting CAH, RHC, and clinic billing.
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Collaborate with compliance teams to address risk areas and ensure regulatory adherence.
Education & Provider Support
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Provide ongoing education to coding staff and clinical providers on documentation and coding best practices.
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Conduct regular updates on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS code changes.
Revenue Cycle & Process Improvement
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Develop and maintain standardized coding workflows across all entities.
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Oversee charge capture, reconciliation, and correction processes to minimize missed charges.
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Monitor denials related to coding or documentation; collaborate with billing and revenue integrity teams to resolve.
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Optimize use of EHR and encoder tools to streamline efficiency and accuracy.
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Coordinate coding work queues and ensure timely resolution of edits or holds.
Regulatory Knowledge
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Maintain a thorough understanding of CAH reimbursement methodologies, RHC billing requirements, and provider-based billing rules.
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Monitor payer bulletins and Medicare updates; ensure entity-specific billing compliance.
Qualifications
Education & Certification
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Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Health Administration, or related field preferred.
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Active certification required: CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA (multiple certifications preferred).
Experience
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Minimum 5 years of progressive coding experience in hospital and professional settings.
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At least 2 years in a coding lead or supervisory capacity.
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Experience with CAH, RHC, and multi-entity healthcare systems strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
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Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans encouraged to apply.