Coding Coordinator, Full Time, Days at Unity Health

Searcy, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Coding, Healthcare Regulations, Leadership, Communication, Data Analysis, Training Development, EHR Systems, Coding Software, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, Compliance, Auditing, Billing Processes, Collaboration, Attention to Detail

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About the Role: The Coding Coordinator at UH WCMC and WCMCH plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of medical coding processes within the healthcare facilities. This position is responsible for overseeing the coding team, facilitating communication between clinical staff and coding professionals, and ensuring that all coding activities meet regulatory standards and institutional policies. The role requires meticulous attention to detail to guarantee that patient records are coded correctly for billing, reporting, and quality improvement purposes. The Coding Coordinator will also analyze coding data to identify trends, provide training and support to coding staff, and collaborate with other departments to optimize coding workflows. Ultimately, this position ensures that coding operations contribute to the financial health of the institution while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. * Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential. * Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical coding within a hospital or clinical setting. * Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and healthcare regulations. * Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in a supervisory or coordinator role within a medical coding department. * Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance billing processes. * Additional certifications such as Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC). * Experience working in academic medical centers or large healthcare systems. * Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting tools. Responsibilities: * Manage and supervise the daily operations of the medical coding team to ensure accurate and timely coding of patient records. * Review and audit coded data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines. * Serve as a liaison between clinical departments, billing, and compliance teams to resolve coding discrepancies and improve documentation. * Develop and deliver ongoing training programs for coding staff to keep them updated on coding standards, regulatory changes, and best practices. * Analyze coding data and generate reports to identify trends, areas for improvement, and potential compliance risks. * Collaborate with IT and health information management teams to implement and optimize coding software and electronic health record systems. * Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and institutional regulations related to medical coding and billing. Skills: The Coding Coordinator utilizes their expertise in medical coding standards and healthcare regulations daily to ensure accurate and compliant coding practices. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for managing the coding team and collaborating effectively with clinical and administrative departments. Analytical skills are applied to audit coding data, identify discrepancies, and generate actionable reports that support operational improvements. Proficiency with EHR systems and coding software enables efficient workflow management and data accuracy. Additionally, the ability to develop and deliver training programs ensures that the coding staff remains knowledgeable about evolving coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

The Coding Coordinator manages the daily operations of the medical coding team, ensuring accurate and timely coding of patient records. They also serve as a liaison between clinical departments and billing teams to resolve discrepancies and improve documentation.