Coding Supervisor

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,800 - 130,800; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Coding Department Supervisor to manage the daily operations of a team of certified coding professionals. This role involves overseeing coding quality, productivity, and compliance while supporting staff development.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in medical coding and supervisory roles, with a strong understanding of relevant coding guidelines and healthcare regulations. Join us to lead our efforts in providing accurate coding services.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of medical coding experience.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Demonstrated understanding of CMS and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of certified coding staff.
• Monitor coding productivity and ensure departmental goals.
• Conduct coding audits to ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

CPC (Certified Professional Coder - AAPC)

Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze coding data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

Electronic health record systems (e.g., CareConnect/Epic)

Excel or reporting systems

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Physician Billing Office (PBO) Coding Director, the Coding Department Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a team of certified coding professionals. This position is responsible for ensuring coding quality, productivity, compliance, and workflow standards are met while supporting staff development and operational effectiveness. The supervisor serves as a resource for coding guidance, system operations, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives that support accurate and timely coding services.

Salary Range: $65,800 - $130,800 / Annually

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)
• Ability to analyze 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
• 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

Notes

Notes: Skills are subject to test.