Job Title: Medical Coding Supervisor

Job Description

Supervise and manage a team of medical coders, ensuring high standards of coding accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations. Lead audits of coded medical records, providing detailed feedback and coaching to medical coders and physicians to improve accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to medical coding and billing.
• Oversee and monitor coding workflows to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain high levels of efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Train and mentor medical coding staff to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Implement performance improvement initiatives and lead projects to enhance coding accuracy and productivity.
• Prepare MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) reports and track performance.
• Review, analyze, and input clinic claim codes (ICD-9/ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT) based on EMR records, ensuring proper modifiers and documentation.
• Educate and consult with physicians and nursing staff on coding practices, ensuring accurate and thorough clinical documentation.
• Stay current with updates on medical treatments, procedures, diagnosis classifications, payer updates, and coverage changes.
• Communicate relevant information to providers, supervisors, and the billing team.
• Use coding manuals and software to ensure proper code selection and compliance with industry standards, including HIPAA, AHIMA, and AAPC ethical guidelines.
• Enter coded data into EHR or practice management systems for billing accuracy.
• Maintain organized, accurate coding files.
• Collaborate with the billing department to ensure accurate insurance claims submission, address discrepancies, and resolve coding errors or denials.
• Resubmit denied claims after adjustments, assist with audits, and maintain strong knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes.
• Maintain NDC updates, adhere to NCCN guidelines, and work with A/R and billing teams to resolve claim rejections, troubleshoot billing issues, and ensure claims are processed correctly.

Essential Skills

• RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, AAPC, or equivalent certification (RHIT highly preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing medical coding and billing teams.
• 5+ years of coding experience, including 2+ years of experience in multispecialty coding.
• Proven ability to lead audits of coded medical records and provide actionable feedback.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in using coding manuals and software.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes.

Work Environment

This role is 100% in-office. It is a working supervisor role, requiring 50% of the time dedicated to coding and 50% to leading the team. The work schedule is Monday to Friday with some flexibility in hours.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.37 - $47.59/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salem,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.