Inpatient Coding Supervisor: Reimbursement & Quality Leader

WVU Medicine; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Supervisory Medical Coding role to lead a team of coders, ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines, and support education and process improvements across clinics and hospitals.

The position emphasizes audit oversight, staff development, and collaboration with management to maintain productivity and accuracy in coding and billing processes.

Qualifications

• Must have current HIM/coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
• Minimum five (5) years of medical coding experience.
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management or related field.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, MS-DRG, HCC and APR-DRG.
• Experience supervising coding staff and managing projects.
• Familiarity with Teaching Physician Guidelines for Professional Coding Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Supervises coding staff and assists management in day-to-day operations including reimbursement, coding, abstracting, productivity, quality and education.
• Ensures backlog, work queues and charge lag are kept at acceptable levels.
• Acts as expert coding resource to coders, providers, revenue cycle and specialty groups.

Skills

Communication

Healthcare compliance

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Staff supervision

Time management

Decision making

Adaptability

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

HIM Certification (AHIMA/AAPC)

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking a Supervisory Medical Coding role to lead a team of coders, ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines, and support education and process improvements across clinics and hospitals.

The position emphasizes audit oversight, staff development, and collaboration with management to maintain productivity and accuracy in coding and billing processes.