Coding Department Lead: Epic/Athena Expert

UKG; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking an experienced leader to provide operational oversight for professional coding functions in a Virginia-based role. You will supervise a multi-specialty coding team, ensuring accurate coding aligned with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, CMS guidelines, and payer-specific rules.

You will collaborate with clinical providers, coders, and billers to improve documentation quality, drive compliant coding, and support UDS reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field is required.
• Five (5) years of coding experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional C coder (CPC) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to a multi-specialty coding team with accurate coding per ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS standards.
• Collaborate with providers, coders, and billers to support compliant documentation and optimal coding outcomes.
• Design and deliver ongoing training for providers and coding staff on documentation improvements and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

CMS payer guidelines

Auditing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field

Five years of coding experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Epic

Athena

ICD-10 CPT HCPCS

Job description

UKG is seeking an experienced leader to provide operational oversight for professional coding functions in a Virginia-based role. You will supervise a multi-specialty coding team, ensuring accurate coding aligned with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, CMS guidelines, and payer-specific rules.

You will collaborate with clinical providers, coders, and billers to improve documentation quality, drive compliant coding, and support UDS reporting.