Lead Hospital Coding Specialist

Are you an experienced and motivated Lead Hospital Coding Specialist looking for an exciting opportunity? West Virginia United Health System is looking for a driven and compassionate individual to join our team as a Lead Hospital Coding Specialist. This is a great opportunity to join a highly-rated healthcare system and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.The Lead Hospital Coding Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all hospital coding. This includes performing audits and quality assurance reviews, supervising coding staff, and educating healthcare providers and other team members on coding regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and leadership skills, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to providing quality patient care.Required qualifications for this position include a minimum of two years of experience in healthcare coding, a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential, and a working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. A Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field is preferred.If you have the qualifications and are ready to take on the rewarding challenge of Lead Hospital Coding Specialist, we invite you to apply today. We look forward to welcoming you to the West Virginia United Health System team.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure accuracy and integrity of all hospital coding, including performing audits and quality assurance reviews.
2. Supervise coding staff and provide guidance and training for coding personnel.
3. Educate healthcare providers and other team members on coding regulations and standards.
4. Monitor coding performance to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Respond to coding questions and inquiries from staff, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
6. Assist in developing and implementing coding policies and procedures.
7. Keep up to date on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
8. Participate in coding-related committees and meetings.
9. Maintain accurate coding records and documentation.
10. Assist in developing and monitoring coding budgets.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Lead Hospital Coding Specialist in Morgantown, WV, USA is $45,000 - $70,000 per year.

The WVU Health System, WVU Medicine's largest component, is a not-for-profit corporation and West Virginia's largest employer. West Virginia United Health System helps residents in the Mountain State stay on top of their health. The system operates United Hospital Center (in Clarksburg), as well as hospitals in the West Virginia University Hospitals (WVUH) system, including City Hospital (Martinsburg), Jefferson Memorial Hospital (Ranson), and WVUH's home hospital in Morgantown. In addition, WVUHS operates WVUH's Cheat Lake physicians ambulatory center, as well as a network of about a dozen primary care clinics located throughout central and northern West Virginia. Combined, the system's hospitals and clinics have more than 1000 beds and treat approximately 1.4 million patients annually.