Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The HIM Coding Lead serves as an additional support to the coding staff and HIM Manager. The Coding Lead will be trained to fill in on various coding department duties as designated by the HIM Manager. Lead responsibilities are in addition to the employee’s current position, responsibilities and duties as outlined in their associated job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Proficient in assignment of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS classifications.
2. Demonstrates an understanding of CCI and OCE edits, along with compliant modifier assignment.
3. Serves as an initial point of contact for coding staff questions, troubleshoots coding issues, leads staff to supported solutions, facilitates research, and brings unresolved questions to HIM Manager.
4. Participates in providing education to coding staff through various means including, but not limited to, webinar recommendations, written education, meetings/huddles, and continued training.
5. Conducts coding staff communication huddles to facilitate coding support, collaboration, consistency, and continued education.
6. May assist with retrieval of coding staff productivity reports.
7. Collaborates with the HIM Manager on the creation and revisions of coding policies and procedures.
8. Conducts coding audits as assigned and reports findings to HIM Manager and/or Compliance Committee.
9. Communicates current issues and updates to HIM Manager during lead meetings.
10. Recommends, and may assist with, delivery of LHC provider coding education topics.
11. Provides coverage in HIM Manager’s absence for assigned meetings and responsibilities as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Additional duties may be assigned that reside within the scope and authority of the Coding Lead.
2. Lead duties are in addition to the employee’s responsibilities under their current HIM title.

OTHER FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

1. Supports and models individual behavior consistent with the Standards of Excellence and the mission, vision and values of Livingston Healthcare.
2. Demonstrates commitment to customer service by:
   • Building effective working relationships and treating others with respect.
   • Interacting with customers (patients, co-workers and visitors) in a warm and friendly way.
   • Taking immediate action to meet customers’ needs or request.
   • Attentive to each customer concern.
3. Demonstrates and encourages an ethic of open and effective communication and teamwork throughout the organization.
4. Adheres to Livingston HealthCare’s Code of Conduct and Livingston HealthCare and departmental compliance policies.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

1. Four years of coding experience or equivalent. Preferably a minimum of two years’ experience coding at Livingston HealthCare.
2. Current coding credential through either AAPC or AHIMA.
3. High school diploma or GED.
4. Knowledge in Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital billing requirements preferred.
5. Basic Computer Skills.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft office and business office products.
7. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Mature personality, acute sense of responsibility and integrity.
2. Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
3. Good verbal and written communication skills.
4. Well-groomed, tactful, professional, patient, pleasant and customer focused.