Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Coding Supervisor leads daily Revenue Operations and Coding activities, providing team leadership, operational oversight, compliance support, and coding quality management. The role also supports revenue optimization, audit improvement, workflow enhancements, and collaboration with physicians, departments, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Implement departmental policies and manage Kronos Dimensions to support institutional goals
- Provide documented, motivating, and constructive feedback during employee evaluations
- Communicate and report problems, discussions, and disciplinary actions to management
- Support organizational changes related to regulations, technology, and compliance requirements
- Serve as subject matter expert and collaborate on coding policies across teams
- Participate in internal and external meetings with stakeholders
- Monitor unbilled accounts, productivity, and DNB and Pre-AR thresholds
- Develop staff through guidance, counseling, and performance evaluations
- Take appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary
- Serve as coding expert for physicians and departments regarding compliant documentation and coding standards
- Stay current on ICD CM, HCC, CPT, modifier updates, and reimbursement methodologies
- Apply understanding of MUE, LCD/NCD, and NCCI methodologies in outpatient coding
- Evaluate internal and external audit reports and guide staff to improve findings
- Maintain adherence to AHIMA, AAPC, AHA, AMA, CMS, and WHO coding standards
- Monitor denials management changes and communicate prevention strategies
- Utilize EPIC and 3M 360 Encompass systems for coding workflows
- Support resolution of system issues through communication with internal and external partners
- Assist leadership with process improvements in coder workflow and work queue management
- Anticipate and resolve operational issues and report to Coding Manager
- Analyze trends and identify areas requiring education or retraining
- Ensure alignment with departmental goals and revenue optimization initiatives
- Perform other business-related tasks as assigned
Skills
- The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, along with extensive coding experience in a physician and/or academic healthcare setting and prior leadership experience
- A strong background in outpatient coding, regulatory compliance, and audit processes is essential, along with an active professional coding certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or similar
- Remote. Must be able to attend meetings as needed onsite
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field
- Required: 5 years Coding in physician and/or academic healthcare organization to include three years of lead/supervisory experience
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis
- Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience
- Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience
- Required: RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
- Required: RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
- Required: CCS-Certified Coding Specialist American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
- Required: CCA - Certified Coding Associate American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
- Required: CPC - Certified Professional Coder American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire or
- Required: COC - Certified Outpatient Coding American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire or
- Required: CPC-A - Cert Prof Coder-Apprentice American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire
- Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
- Preferred: Experience with surgery coding, managing a large team, writing work flows and policies a plus
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
- Paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
- Voluntary retirement plans
- Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs
- Remote work environment with occasional onsite engagement
- Educational opportunities
- Individual and team recognition
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