HIM Coding Team Lead — Lead, Audit & Compliance

Uvalde Memorial Hospital; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Uvalde Memorial Hospital is seeking a HIM Coding Team Lead to oversee coding operations for inpatient and outpatient records, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership in a high-accuracy environment within the Health Information Management department.

The candidate should have CCS or COC credentials, at least 2 years in medical coding with leadership experience, and strong proficiency in coding systems and software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree preferred.
• CCS or COC credential required.
• Min 2 years medical coding experience, and 2 years supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Proficient with coding systems and software; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily coding activities, guiding team to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Code complex inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines.
• Monitor coder productivity, perform audits, and provide feedback for skill development.
• Serve as a resource for coding clarification and interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and hospital regulations, maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Medical coding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Coding software

ICD-10-CM / CPT-4 knowledge

Job description

Uvalde Memorial Hospital is seeking a HIM Coding Team Lead to oversee coding operations for inpatient and outpatient records, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership in a high-accuracy environment within the Health Information Management department.

The candidate should have CCS or COC credentials, at least 2 years in medical coding with leadership experience, and strong proficiency in coding systems and software.