PB Coding Audit Supervisor

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. We provide an outstanding benefit package that includes healthcare, paid time off and a 403(b). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals. 

What will you be doing in this role?

Under general direction of the HID Coding Manager, provides oversight for management of coding policy and procedures throughout Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Responsibilities involve supervision, allocation and management of coding resources in accordance with established Department and Medical Center guidelines. Working with Manager, develops goals and objectives related compliance, data quality, productivity, team development, inter and intra-departmental relationships and financial performance. Works with Resource and Outcome Management, Business Development and Patient Financial Services to provide timely and complete coded data elements. This position may serve as an additional liaison for Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) as it relates to data collection, data management and reporting requirements as well as integration of data collected at the Medical Center. Primary duties include:

• Develops and implements section's goals, objectives, and quality monitors to be consistent with the plans and objectives of the Department, Finance Division and Cedars-Sinai.
• Develops and implements regular, effective education for compliance requirements, technical education and training programs for all affected employees.
• Monitor and reconcile HID Billhold report and meet established goals.
• Develops and maintains updated policies and procedures for coding and compliance for the Medical Center. 
• Supervises the day-to-day work of employees, assigns work, ensures tasks are completed and deadlines are met. 
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing schedules, personnel actions, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Plans, leads, and directs work of staff to ensure goals and objectives are completed within established budget and deadlines are met.

Qualifications

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required. Associate of Science in Health Information Science, or completion of courses in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding from an accredited coding program or comparable level of education preferred. 

Certified Coder Specialist (CCS), Certified Procedural Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required upon hire.

A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience required. 

A minimum of 2 years of experience with outpatient/ambulatory care coding or inpatient acute care coding required, with familiarity with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 coding and APC payment methodologies required. 

Professional billing experience highly preferred.

A minimum of 2 years of familiarity with Revenue Cycle/Revenue Management Improvement methodologies preferred.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life and insurance) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.