Jobs · Information Technology · California

Coding Supervisor (Flexible-Hybrid)

UCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA · Yesterday
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support a team of certified coding staff, including training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
  • Monitor coding productivity, quality, turnaround times, and work queue volumes to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
  • Oversee daily coding operations and assign work based on operational priorities and staffing needs.
  • Serve as a resource for coding staff, physicians, and clinical departments regarding coding questions and documentation requirements.
  • Conduct coding audits and quality reviews to ensure compliance with coding guidelines, billing regulations, and organizational policies.
  • Identify coding trends and performance issues and provide training and corrective action as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, federal regulations, payer requirements, and coding standards.
  • Develop and maintain coding procedures, training materials, and departmental resources.
  • Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve workflows, resolve operational issues, and support process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • All items listed below are required:
  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder – AAPC)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, healthcare administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Five or more years of medical coding or health information management experience
  • Three or more years of supervisory experience in a healthcare or coding environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and guidelines
  • Demonstrated understanding of CMS, payer, and regulatory requirements for physician billing
  • Working knowledge of health information management operations in a clinical or hospital setting
  • Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient data privacy requirements
  • Experience with electronic health record systems (e.g., CareConnect/Epic)
  • Experience with analysis of coding data, trends, and performance metrics using tools such as Excel or reporting systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative teams
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for training and operational guidance
  • Experience supporting audit processes and compliance programs
  • Proven ability to provide leadership and training
  • Preferred:
  • CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor), CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance), HCC (Risk Adjustment Coding Certification) or Specialty Certification
  • Familiarity with revenue cycle processes and billing operations

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