Coding Education Manager

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Disability insurance

FSAs

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a leader to oversee daily operations of the Coding, Auditing and Compliance programs. You will manage education materials, audits, and data reporting to support clinical and financial objectives.

The role requires extensive CPT/ICD-10 knowledge, regulatory awareness, and strong leadership to guide physicians and staff in documentation and coding accuracy. Collaborative, cross‑functional work is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and extensive knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and present educational topics.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience in managing coding, auditing, and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling all functions of the Coding, Auditing and Compliance programs.
• Manage coding education materials for internal and external audits and regulatory changes.
• Produce clinical data and statistical reports for clinicians and planning.
• Oversee audit processes for coding and billing operations.
• Conduct charge review and compliance audits and train personnel.
• Direct and educate physicians and staff on ICD-10, CPT, and documentation guidelines.
• Ensure accurate billing to Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payers per state regulations.
• Develop and maintain systems to optimize workflow and data quality for reimbursement.
• Develop and monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provide direct supervision over coding staff and duties.

Skills

Leadership

Organization & time management

Detail-oriented

Teaching & presentation

Communication skills

CPT & ICD-10 knowledge

Healthcare coding & auditing

Regulatory knowledge

EMR systems

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Responsible for the daily operations, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling all functions of the Coding, Auditing and Compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages coding education by preparing and completing materials for internal and external audits, regulatory changes, and other changes in medical advancements.
• Produces clinical data and statistical reports for clinicians, researchers, financial and business planning, and clinical quality support services.
• Manages, oversees, and monitors the audit process for the coding and billing operations.
• Conducts charge review and compliance audits of departments, and conducts training of personnel to ensure accurate and timely coding.
• Directs, supports, and educates the physicians and other professional and support staff to ensure quality and consistency of ICD-10, CPT, and documentation guidelines.
• Oversees accurate billing of charges to Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payers according to insurance regulations and guidelines of each state where business is conducted.
• Develops and maintains systems to insure efficient work flow and compliance to ensure data quality resulting in optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment systems.
• Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures, guidelines, and coding compliance plan for personnel in order to ensure compliance.
• Provides direct supervision over the coding staff to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of coding and data collection activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree is required.

• Demonstrated ability to teach and present educational topics required.
• Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Ability to apply judgment and making informed decisions.
• Proven ability to manage a multitude of responsibilities while meeting objectives and working with teams.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Required Skills

• Seven years experience in healthcare business practices relative to coding, billing, auditing, utilization, third-party payer regulations, risk assessment, reimbursement and contractual agreements, management and supervision is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.