Alameda Health System
Oakland, CA, USA
Supervisor, Hospital and Professional Fee Coding
JOB SUMMARY: Back up to the coding manager to cover daily management activities. Performs related duties as required. Performs the process of coding and abstracting all patient medical records in accordance with established ethical and clinical coding rules and regulations. Responsible for accuracy of data in the abstract to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and AHS procedures.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Communicates with physicians and health care professionals on an ongoing basis to clarify supportive documentation for code assignment.
2. Monitors governmental and insurance industry information for updates/changes to standard coding...