Team Lead Home Health Medical Coding  

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management & Leadership:

• Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of medical coders, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to quality standards.
• Communicate priorities, updates, and issues to the team in a timely manner.
• Coach each team member monthly or weekly if performance issues arise (e.g., low QA scores, attendance).
• Conduct monthly one-on-one coaching sessions, and provide feedback, training, and education to coders to address any issues.
• Manage staffing requirements, including attendance, leave, and attrition, ensuring proper communication with management.
• Track and monitor team member allocations and completion progress, ensuring that all priority charts are completed on time.
• Perform spot checks on coding work to maintain high quality and accuracy.

Quality Control & Reporting:

• Ensure that all client folders, materials, and trackers on SharePoint are regularly updated, complete, and compliant with agency standards.
• Ensure timely submission of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including team KPIs, CREs (Clinician Error Reports), and coding performance.
• Review, validate, and track CREs, providing feedback to individuals and conducting team-wide reinforcement sessions on common issues.
• Identify trends and address performance concerns (e.g., missed deadlines, quality issues) by coaching and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure all forms are uploaded to Clinix and SharePoint, and track progress using appropriate trackers (e.g., Prod Log, Clinician Error Tracker, Pended Charts).

Key Requirements:

• Education & Experience:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or similar medical coding certification like HCS-D or HCS-O is required.
• Expertise in ICD-10, OASIS, and CMS guidelines.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical coding, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in using medical coding software, EHR systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Skills & Competencies:
• Leadership: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team, with a focus on improving performance and quality.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with both internal teams and external clients.
• Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high coding standards.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to coding, staffing, or workflow.
• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new coding guidelines, tools, and changes in client requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations with professionalism.
• Flexibility in working hours, including availability for overtime or weekend work as needed.