Medical Coding Manager

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical insurance - 90%

Retirement plan - 14.2%

Tuition assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

University Medical Billing ( UMB ) is a fully remote department that provides premier coding services for the University of Utah School of Medicine. The Medical Coding Manager will oversee coding operations, train staff, and implement policies, while conducting audits and improving processes.

It is a first-level manager role with hiring, firing, and performance review responsibilities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) plus 6 years of related work experience, or a master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) plus 6 years related work experience, or Master’s plus 4 years.
• APAC AHIMA or AAPC certification preferred.
• Experience leading remote teams in medical coding and billing.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage medical coding operations for accurate, compliant coding.
• Oversee and train coding staff; design and document coding policies.
• Conduct audits and drive improvements; hire, fire and evaluate staff.

Skills

Remote leadership

Coding leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years

Tools

EPIC

iCentra

Job description

Work Schedule Summary

UMB Office Hours; M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm

Details

Open Date 09/08/2026

Requisition Number PRN46154B

Job Title Medical Coding Management

Working Title Medical Coding Manager

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M3 - Manager

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary UMB Office Hours; M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm Mountain Time. Occasional meetings that may fall outside of standard business hours.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00209 - Univ Medical Billing - Oper

Location Other

City Other

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 52,000-118,143

Close Date 11/01/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/18/2026

Job Summary

University Medical Billing ( UMB ) is a fully remote department that is viewed as the premier billing office for the University of Utah School of Medicine, serving over 1,800 providers and 30 different specialties across Utah and surrounding states. We strive to be a great place to work while providing the best service to our customers. Our leaders and employees value collaboration, innovation, and accountability – attributes a successful candidate will exemplify.

As the Medical Coding Manager, you will manage medical coding operations to ensure accurate and compliant coding of medical records for an organization that provides healthcare patient services; oversee and train coding staff; design, implement, and document coding policies and processes; conduct audits and evaluate operations to identify opportunities for improvements. This is a first-level manager role: manages the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors; responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews; broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Members of UMB are eligible for a bonus based on department performance.
• 90% employer-paid medical insurance.
• 14.2% retirement contribution.
• Reduced tuition.
• PTO and holiday pay.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and the adherence to departmental policies, including UMB’s Telecommuting Agreement which requires a distraction-free and HIPAA compliant workplace, cameras on for all virtual calls/meetings, and the ability to work during office hours or assigned shift (M-F, approximately 8am to 5pm Mountain Time) regardless of what time zone you live in. Additionally, new hires are required to provide their own monitors (two) and reliable internet service.

University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

• https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/**This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Responsibilities

• Executes Strategy
• Implement coding and charge capture strategies that align to organizational goals.
• Monitor overall team outcomes and workload distribution, adjusting plans to meet key objectives.
• Represent team across the department, collaborate to deliver on objectives
• Oversees Team
• Ensure team satisfaction
• Monitor team performance, conduct assessments, support individual learning and development objectives
• Collaborate with leadership team and staff to ensure that PreAR days do not exceed targeted thresholds.
• Support and direct supervisor team to manage multiple deadlines
• Provide recommendations on staffing needs
• Customer Needs & Satisfaction
• Support customer (physicians, departments, payers, etc) satisfaction and ensure appropriate follow‑through to improve the quality of the coding services provided by the team.
• Ensure coding team accuracy across all service lines average greater than 92%.

Manager, Medical Coding

Direct/Manage/Supervise medical coding operations to ensure accurate and compliant coding of medical records for an organization that provides healthcare patient services. Oversee and train coding staff. Design, implement, and document coding policies and processes. Conduct audits and evaluate operations to identify opportunities for improvements. First-level manager. Manages the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Manager-Level position in the Management track.

Job Code: M67483

Grade: M18

Expected Pay Range: $51,498 to $118,143

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Manager, Medical Coding: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience leading, directing, and evaluating the work of a team to meet organizational objectives.
• 7 years’ experience coding, clinical, or billing experience with documentation requirements related to regulatory reimbursement rules, regulations, reimbursement systems (federal, state and payer specific), and health insurance processing is required.
• AAPC or AHIMA certification required.
• Proven experience leading and working effectively in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in software applications ( EPIC , iCentra, etc.)

Competencies

• Drives Engagement. Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the department achieve its objectives.
• Business Insight. Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Drives Results. Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; Develops a challenging vision of the future and strives to create it through winning new business.
• Balances Stakeholders. Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Strategic and Innovative. Knowledge of the department and environment to turn data into insight, analytical thought.
• Build Effective Teams. Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

While UMB is a remote department and this role will be performed remotely, interested applicants should note the following:

• This role is expected to work during UMB office hours which are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time.
• The University of Utah is committed to providing jobs to individuals located in Utah, and sees remote roles like this as an opportunity to provide amazing employment opportunities to those living in remote areas of the state. As such, Utah-based applicants may be prioritized in the screening process.
• At this time, the University of Utah is unable to employ individuals living in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, or Washington.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

• https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/**This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.