JOB SUMMARY:

The Coding Team Lead will assist with a variety of aspects within HIM, primarily with coding and those who assist with coding tasks. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills required. Performs quality reviews and prepares reports as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the HIM Manager.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in health information or related healthcare field, preferred. RHIT, RHIA, or equivalent coding certification, required. Two years or more coding experience, to include HIM department experience. Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding in a clinic and/or hospital setting. Data entry, abstracting, indexing, data collection and statistical-gathering skills. Professional knowledge of various aspects of patient care, human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Knowledge of APGs, DRGs and reimbursement mandates. Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and responsibility. Must demonstrate ability to multi-task and handle a busy workload. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong computer knowledge with ability to learn specific coding and office systems.