Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is looking to hire a Coding Lead/Floater to support Revenue Integrity operations by providing guidance and education to coding staff while ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices. This role monitors coder productivity, assists with performance feedback, and supports daily workflow coordination, including timecard review and approval. The Coding Lead serves as a resource across all service lines, collaborates with billing and auditing teams, and contributes to compliance reporting. Additionally, this position assists with chargemaster maintenance, reimbursement reviews, and special coding projects, including quality initiatives and new service line implementation.
WORK HOURS/SETTING: Position is Monday thru Friday.
Some overtime, weekends and Holidays required so that end-of-week and
month-end goals are met. A 40-hour work week is expected
but not guaranteed, as hours may be
decreased as work volume decreases. This position does have the capability to
be performed remotely upon completion of training and once appropriate
productivity levels are proven as set forth by industry standard by service
line. However, mandatory in office work
days will occur.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management required, along with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience demonstrating advanced knowledge in healthcare payer contracting.
- RHIA, RHIT, or registry-eligible
preferred; other coding credentials considered
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, & JOB KNOWLEDGE:
- On-the-job training available to
applicants meeting minimal educational and licensure requirements, though prior
coding experience in an acute care facility is preferred
- Spreadsheet and word processing
experience helpful
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology, and American Hospital Association coding
rules.
PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs Chargemaster maintenance
- New services financial supporter
- Service Line reimbursement analytics upon request
- Monitors and coordinates day to day operations of all coding
staff—including development of daily staffing plans
- Monitors Coder productivity on a daily basis
- Performs time and attendance functions
- Remains abreast of any and all coding guidelines and regulatory
requirements regarding coding.
- Educates Coding team on any subject matter related to coding—including
annual and quarterly changes and any payer specific coding rules.
- Serves as liaison between Business Office/Billers and Coding team
regarding billing edits and claims cleanup for any coding related issues.
- Assists with Coding duties when needed
- Codes Wound Care service line
- Onboards and cross trains new employees and serves as mentor when hosting
HIM students
- Assists Audit and Appeals Nurse with coding related denials/appeals as
needed
Competitive
Benefits:
- Great medical benefit plan
- Early access to earned wages
- Participation in robust state pension plan
- Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!
IBERIA
MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status