Job Title:
Coding Supervisor
Department:
SCH HIM
Employment Status:
Full Time
Job Summary
The Coding Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing all hospital coding operations while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of code assignments, proper reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. This position supervises coding staff, monitors quality and productivity, manages revenue cycle indicators, and collaborates with Utilization Review, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), Billing, and Compliance teams to support organizational goals and financial performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee all hospital inpatient, outpatient, and physician coding operations.
- Ensure accurate assignment of DRGs, CPT codes, HCPCS codes, and related coding classifications.
- Manage coding work queues and ensure timely completion of coding activities.
- Supervise coding staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance monitoring, and disciplinary processes.
- Conduct coding education and training sessions and serve as a resource for coding-related questions.
- Collaborate with the Billing Department to resolve denials, edits, and reimbursement issues.
- Ensure compliance with organizational compliance plans, coding guidelines, and payer requirements.
- Foster a productive, engaged, and collaborative team environment.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance coding efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with physicians, leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Associate degree in Health Information Management (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and/or RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of coding guidelines, billing rules, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coding supervisory experience in an acute care facility preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and staff management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Associate degree in Health Information Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification
- Comprehensive knowledge of coding guidelines, billing rules, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
- Coding supervisory experience in an acute care facility
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
