Supervisor, Coding and Auditing

Is responsible for supervising the physician coding staff including orientation, training, performance development, competency assessment, and disciplinary actions.

Educates the coding team members and other healthcare professionals in the use of coding guidelines, proper documentation techniques, and functions.

Evaluates and determines integrity of coding controls and revenue generation is maintained at the highest possible level.

Supervises the coding of patient encounters and conducts internal coding audits for accuracy. Is responsible for the timely completion of coding and data/charge entry required in the revenue cycle process.

Establishes, implements, and maintains a formalized review process for coding compliance including a formal review (audit) process. Designs and uses audit tools to monitor the accuracy of clinical coding.