Medical Coding Team Lead

Summary

Join Infinx, a fast-growing technology company partnering with healthcare providers, as a Coding Team Lead. You will accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes, collaborate with providers, monitor regulatory changes, and guide a team of Medical Coding Specialists. Responsibilities include identifying coding trends, ensuring timely denial resolution, managing team performance, and participating in recruitment. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of medical coding experience, a nationally recognized coding credential, and strong communication skills. Infinx offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), and additional perks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of experience in medical coding and auditing
• Nationally recognized coding credential including, but not limited to CPC, COC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA or RHIT through AHIMA/AAPC
• Understanding of CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and ICD-10 codes as well as medical terminology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under general supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced department and handle multiple tasks, work with interruptions, and deal effectively with confidential information
• Excellent telephone etiquette, presentation skills, and problem-resolution skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to navigate various EHR/EMR systems
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Full understanding of the requirements to meet HIPPA regulations and the ability to treat all patient information and data with complete confidentiality and take all precautions to secure this information
• Ability to cooperate fully in all risk management activities and investigations for QM purposes

Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns and appropriately sequences ICD-10 and CPT codes and all applicable modifiers
• Collaborate with Providers or Department Contacts as appropriate when documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes
• Monitor regulatory and payer changes as they apply to diagnostic and procedure coding
• Identify system edits, payer rejection, and insurance denial trends for client policy and procedure improvement
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the current coding practices by continuing education and reading resource material
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members on revenue cycle processes and procedures
• Monitor and report on team performance metrics to senior management by reviewing batches, import status, etc
• Participate in meetings at all levels within RCM and Client as required
• Ensure denials are being worked in a timely manner and escalate status and concerns to the Senior Coding Manager
• Develop and maintain processes to monitor pended charges and report to appropriate parties
• Manage team's time/PTO requests, ensuring the Department maintains adequate coverage
• Participate in recruitment efforts
• Continuously assess volumes and work assignments to ensure charges are processed within acceptable timeframes and report delays to Senior Coding Manager
• Other innovative and progressive duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Professional/Outpatient physician and/or multi-speciality coding experience

Benefits

• Access to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Additional benefits, including Pet Care Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and discounted services
• Flexible work hours when possible