Medical Coding, Team Lead

Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Medical Coding Team Lead for Health Information Services as a full-time job in Nashville, Tennessee.    

Shift: Day Shift

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, in-depth knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations and exceptional skills. As the team lead, you will play a vital role in maintaining compliance, optimizing coding processes and fostering a collaborative team effort.

Medical Coding Team Lead  Roles and Responsibilities:     

• ^{Lead and supervise a team of medical coders, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.}
• ^{Review and assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records in accordance with coding guidelines and regulations.}
• ^{Under the direction of the Coding Manager, conduct regular quality audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards and organizational policies.}
• ^{Assist the Coding Manager in developing and implementing strategies to optimize coding efficiency and productivity while maintaining accuracy.}
• ^{In conjunction with the Coding Manager monitor coding productivity metrics and performance indicators, providing feedback and implementing corrective action, as necessary.}
• ^{Enforce coding policies, procedures, and workflows to standardize coding practices and optimize coding efficiency.}
• ^{Function as a liaison between the coding team, other departments, healthcare providers, and clinicians to resolve coding-related queries and facilitate effective communication and collaboration.}
• ^{Assist in the review and resolution of billing edits generated from the billing system.}

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• • ^{License/Certification: Must possess coding certification from AAPC/AHIMA}
  • ^{Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medical coding, with demonstrated proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.}
  • ^{Proficiencies:}
  • ^{Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex coding scenarios, resolve coding- related issues, and optimize revenue cycle performance.}
  • ^{Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with strong interpersonal and team management skills.}
  • ^{Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and billing procedures, and documentation including CMS guidelines.}
  • ^{Proficient computer skills using MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems including Paragon, eClinical Works, Optum Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) and others.}
  • ^{Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.}

About Nashville General Hospital     

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community.     

Our benefits include:     

• Benefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses (see NGH providers without co-pays)
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Onsite Gym
• Free Parking for all employees

Join our team at Nashville General Hospital. Apply today!