Health Information Services Coding Supervisor Coding Salary (60434)

In an environment of continuous quality improvement the Health Information Services Coding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the assignment of codes for all inpatient and outpatient medical records using the appropriate coding system. Assists members of the medical staff in identifying the principal diagnosis and sequencing secondary diagnoses and procedures for optimal reimbursement. Exhibits the Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

1. Ensures coding is compliant with productivity and quality.
2. Maintains appropriate A/R days and/or late charges through collaboration with providers to complete charts timely.
3. Remains informed about coding issues to comply with federal regulations.
4. Provides education and follows up on coding issues with other departments physicians and coding staff.
5. Has the authority and responsibility to hire transfer suspend lay off recall promote discharge assign reward discipline direct or recommend such actions by using independent judgment.
6. Completes and conducts employee performance evaluations based on direct observation of their employees job performance.
7. Granted authority to perform supervisory duties and are held accountable for performing such duties.
8. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Completion of formal program for accredited record technician or certification in coding required.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in diagnosis and procedure coding in a hospital medical records department using ICD-10-CM ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding guidelines.

Special Knowledge Skills Training:

• Must know coding rules DRG rules medical terminology CCI edits MRPs computer knowledge (Windows based) anatomy physiology medical tests and drug therapy as related to disease and be able to communicate (written and oral) with physicians.

Compensation Details: Education experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer please visit our website at

Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form found online at or at any USDA office or call to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue S.W. Stop 9410 Washington D.C. 20250-9410 by fax or email at.

*Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.