Coding Supervisor

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Coding Department Supervisor to lead a team of certified coders. You will ensure accuracy, productivity, and adherence to coding guidelines while supporting staff development and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, monitoring metrics, conducting audits, collaborating with physicians and departments, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Preferred candidates hold CPC, a HIM/health admin degree, and 3+ years of experience with at

Qualifications

• Certified CPC required (AAPC).
• Bachelor’s degree in HIM, healthcare administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of total relevant experience; 1+ year in a supervisory role preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and CMS payer requirements.
• Proficient in Excel and data reporting.

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 meet departmental goals.
• Oversee daily coding operations and assign work based on priorities and staffing needs.
• Serve as a resource for coding staff, physicians, and departments on documentation and coding questions.
• Conduct coding audits and quality reviews to ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations.
• Identify trends and performance issues and provide training or corrective action as needed.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and adherence to payer requirements and coding standards.
• Develop and maintain coding procedures and training materials.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve workflows and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

CPC (Certified Professional Coder – AAPC)

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

CareConnect/Epic

Excel

Job description

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm PST

Posted Date

07/10/2026

Salary Range: $67700 - 134700 Annually

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

32726

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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.

Salary Range: $ 67,700 - $ 134,700 /Annually

Job 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
• Minimum 3 years or more of total relevant experience, preferably including at least 1 year of management or supervisory experience
• 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
• 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

Preferred:

• Additional Specialty Certification
• Experience with electronic health record systems (e.g., CareConnect/Epic)
• Familiarity with revenue cycle processes and billing operations
• Ability to provide leadership and training

Notes: Skills are subject to test.

As a condition of employment the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.