Medical Coding Supervisor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock seeks a Coding Supervisor to oversee coding accuracy and compliance in outpatient services. You will manage a team ensuring timely encounter completion while maintaining revenue cycle integrity.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in medical coding and supervisory roles. Included benefits are health insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs, aiming to support a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a medical coder or auditor.
• 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Certification as CPC or CCS must be obtained within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the coding team.
• Monitor staff productivity and quality.
• Perform coding and auditing functions.
• Coordinate coding education for team members.

Skills

Medical coding

Supervisory experience

CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM guidelines

Coaching and mentoring

Education

High school diploma

AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Tools

GE Centricity

Power Chart

Job description

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Position Description

Provides day-to-day supervision and support to the coding team responsible for outpatient, in-patient, and clinic-based services across Texas Tech Physician clinics. This role ensures coding accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely encounter completion to support revenue cycle integrity and organizational goals. The supervisor serves as a working leader who performs coding and/or auditing functions while supervising team members, monitoring productivity and their quality performance. This position works collaboratively with the Coding Manager, Compliance, and Revenue Cycle teams to implement policies, resolve coding-related issues, and promote consistent application of coding standards across multiple specialties and oversees a staff.

Major/Essential Functions

• Supervise daily operations and employees on your team of the centralized ambulatory coding team, ensuring timely and accurate coding of outpatient encounters.
• Monitor staff productivity and quality, providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback to support ongoing professional growth.
• Perform coding and auditing functions to maintain a firsthand understanding of workflows and coding complexities across multiple specialties.
• Collaborate with the Coding Manager, Compliance, and Revenue Integrity teams to ensure adherence to CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer regulations.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of coding policies, procedures, and standard work processes.
• Identify workflow or documentation issues and coordinate resolutions with department leadership, providers, and administrative staff.
• Participate in coding quality reviews and assist with the development of corrective action and education plans when necessary.
• Assist in coordinating and delivering coding education and documentation training for coders, faculty, and residents.
• Contribute to system testing, charge capture initiatives, and process improvement projects involving coding and documentation.
• Serve as a resource for coders and providers regarding coding questions, documentation clarification, and regulatory updates.
• Adheres to Institutional Compliance policies and regulations and applies to all departmental coding and billing activity.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as a medical coder or coding auditor, plus one year of recent supervisory experience, are required. The AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or the AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification must be obtained no later than twelve (12) months after hire into the role, and remain active.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Current certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
• Experience with practice management system (GE Centricity) and EHR (Power Chart).

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Administrative Details

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Basis: Monthly

Pay Grade Minimum: 48,000

Pay Grade Maximum: 60,000

Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Grant Funded?: No

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Shift: Day

Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No

EEO & Clery

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.