Medical Coding Supervisor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Coding Supervisor to lead the ambulatory coding team across TTUHSC clinics. The role ensures accurate coding, regulatory compliance, and timely encounter completion to support revenue cycle integrity.

The supervisor will perform coding and auditing tasks, mentor staff, monitor productivity and quality, and collaborate with the Coding Manager, Compliance, and Revenue Cycle teams to implement policies and improve coding standards across

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least five years of progressively responsible medical coding or auditing experience.
• Minimum one year of recent supervisory experience.
• CCS or CPC certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire and kept active.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the centralized ambulatory coding team.
• Monitor productivity and quality; provide coaching and feedback.
• Perform coding and auditing to support workflows across specialties.
• Collaborate with Coding Manager, Compliance, and Revenue Cycle to ensure guideline adherence.
• Support coding policy development and staff education.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medical coding

Auditing

CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10

Revenue cycle

Tools

GE Centricity

PowerChart

Job description

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 staff.

Major/Essential Functions

• Supervise daily operations 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 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.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes accountability, engagement, and professional excellence.
• Adheres to Institutional Compliance policies and regulations and applies to all departmental coding and billing activity.

Required Qualifications

A 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

• Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
• Experience using GE Centricity practice management software and PowerChart electronic health record (EHR) system.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

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.

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 at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

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.