Team Lead / Assistant Manager - Medical Coding

Role & responsibilities Laboratory coding experience is a must. Supervising and Managing Coding Teams: Leading and motivating medical coders to achieve coding goals, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to coding standards. Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance: Monitoring coding accuracy, identifying potential coding errors, and implementing measures to prevent future errors. Adhering to Regulations and Standards: Staying up-to-date on coding regulations (like ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) and ensuring compliance with industry best practices. Data Extraction and Analysis: Overseeing the process of extracting relevant patient data from various sources (lab reports, physician notes, etc.) and preparing it for coding. Coding and Billing Process: Monitoring the coding and billing process to ensure timely and accurate submissions, minimizing denials and maximizing reimbursement. Reporting and Analysis: Generating reports on coding performance, compliance, and documentation issues, identifying areas for improvement. Auditing and Quality Assurance: Performing audits of coded records to ensure accuracy and identify areas for improvement in the coding process. Training and Development: Providing training and support to coding staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively. Communication and Collaboration: Communicating with clinicians, other departments, and stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow and address any coding-related issues. Skills and Qualifications: Must have Coding Certification like CPC/ CCS/ COC/ AHIMA. Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). Experience in a clinical laboratory coding. Leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and direct a team. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve coding issues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others. Proficiency in using coding software and other relevant tools. Knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g., HIPAA, CMS).