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Supervisor-Inpatient Coding/Full Time

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Troy
Jun 06, 2025
The Inpatient Coding Supervisor is responsible for daily oversight and coordination of the inpatient coding processes across the multi-facility integrated healthcare delivery system. Provides supervision and oversight to inpatient coding team while maintaining complete and accurate coding and acceptable DNFB levels. Complies and has working knowledge of coding rules and regulations, HIPPA, case mix index (CMI) analysis, and reimbursement requirements. Builds and maintains strong working relationships between data quality coordinators, documentation specialists, audit team, quality, and medical staff. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Associates Degree or G.E.D. equivalent in Health Information Management or related field. Two to three years medical records management experience or successful supervisor experience in a position that demonstrates leadership ability, initiative, and assertiveness. AHIMA certified trainer for ICD-10 CM/PCS (within 6 months of hire). Five years working experience with ICD-9 coding, MS-DRG assignment and reimbursement methodology (DRGs). Proficiency with database, spreadsheet and related software programs, preferred. Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a high level multidisciplinary environment, preferred. Communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with staff. Analytical ability necessary to conduct basic research analyzes and interprets data, evaluate processes and propose improvements. Ability to supervisor, coordinates, and leads simultaneously. Ability to estimate time frames and meet projected deadlines. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to provide effective leadership to departmental personnel and to develop and maintain a wide variety of internal and external cooperative working relationships. Ability to work independently. Ability to understand and lead change. Goal oriented, interpersonal skills, change management and political skill. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: RHIT certification required. Additional Information Organization: Corporate Services Department: Inpatient Coding Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable