Outpatient Coding Supervisor (Hybrid)

The Outpatient Coding Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the outpatient coding team ensuring accurate and timely assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes in compliance with regulatory guidelines and organizational standards. This role provides leadership training and support to coding staff while monitoring productivity and quality performance.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of outpatient coding staff including assigning workloads and monitoring performance.

• Review coded outpatient records (e.g. same-day surgeries ED visits ancillary services) for accuracy and compliance with ICD-10-CM CPT and HCPCS coding systems.

• Ensure timely and accurate coding to support appropriate reimbursement and minimize claim denials.

• Provide ongoing training education and guidance to coding staff on changes in regulations payer policies and coding best practices.

• Conduct routine coding audits and quality reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with CMS HIPAA and facility policies.

• Collaborate with other departments including billing compliance and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) teams to resolve coding issues and discrepancies.

• Maintain current knowledge of outpatient coding guidelines updates and industry trends.

• Assist in hiring onboarding performance evaluations and disciplinary actions of outpatient coding staff as needed.

• Prepare and present coding productivity and quality reports to leadership.

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred

• RHIA RHIT CCS or CPC certification required

• Minimum 35 years of outpatient coding experience; at least 12 years in a supervisory or lead role preferred

• Proficient in outpatient coding systems medical terminology anatomy and physiology

• Strong leadership analytical and communication skills