Provides leadership and subject matter expertise to the coding team across inpatient and/or outpatient care settings.
Ensures daily operational functions are met, supports coding quality and compliance.
Serves as a super user and resource for internal and external stakeholders.
Monitors daily activity of coding work queues to support productivity benchmarks and turnaround times.
Collaborates with various stakeholders to identify and resolve coding-related issues impacting reimbursement or compliance.
Maintains regular hands-on coding responsibilities.

Minimum of 3 years of professional coding experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC credential.
Associate's degree preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of State, Federal, and payer-specific regulations pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and PCS coding guidelines.
Strong understanding of reimbursement methodologies (DRG, APC/E-APG, etc.) and revenue cycle workflows.
Proficiency in EHR and coding systems (e.g., Care Connect, UDS, Clintegrity).

Lead Coder

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