Hospital Coding Supervisor

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JOB SUMMARY

The Hospital Coding Supervisor oversees daily operations of the hospital coding team to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters. This role serves as a liaison between Coding, CDI, Chargemaster, Scheduling, and Business Office teams to support effective communication and process alignment.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, performance evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions. The Supervisor conducts internal coding audits, provides education and feedback, and serves as a subject matter expert on complex coding cases, denials, and appeals. The position also participates in projects requiring coding expertise and performs direct coding 20–40% of the time to maintain proficiency.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School diploma or GED- required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in health information management- preferred.

Certification & Licensures

At least one certification is required. Accepted certifications include:

• CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder) certifications through AAPC
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification through AHIMA
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) through AHIMA will be considered with at least 5 years of Hospital coding experience
• The hiring manager may prefer a specific certifying organization or a specific coding certification to be discussed at time of interview.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years inpatient and outpatient coding experience in facility setting- required
• 3 years of Supervisor or leadership experience- preferred

Saint Francis Healthcare System is committed to a compensation philosophy that aligns to the fiftieth percentile of the marketplace, while also crediting applicable and/or relevant work experience when computing compensation offers for selected candidates. Internal equity is factored into all offers presented to candidates.

Minimum annual rate: $52,016.00

A relevant and up to date general benefits description may be found on our website:

https://www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at hr@sfmc.net.

Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.