Medical Coding - Team Lead

New Ultimate Billing, LLC in; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Harris is seeking an Emergency Medicine Coding Team Lead to manage a team of medical coders, focusing on accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding of medical records. The role acts as a liaison for complex issues, conducts audits, and drives quality while staying compliant with CMS and HIPAA.

The position emphasizes training, mentorship, performance monitoring, and collaboration with providers, billing, and compliance to improve documentation and efficiency in a remote USA-based setting.

Qualifications

• Several years of medical coding experience (3-5+ years).
• Supervisory or lead experience in coding.
• CPC, CCS, RHIT or equivalent certifications.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and regulatory guidelines (CMS, HIPAA).
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the coding team; assign workloads and review performance.
• Conduct audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers.
• Provide training and mentorship to onboarded staff and ongoing education.
• Serve as escalation point for complex coding questions and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with providers, billing, and compliance to resolve documentation issues.
• Identify denials trends, drive process improvements, and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical

Communication

Education

CPC certification

CCS certification

RHIT certification

Job description

An Emergency Medicine Coding Team Lead manages a team of medical coders, ensuring accurate, compliant coding (ICD-10, CPT) of medical records, acting as a liaison for complex issues, conducting audits, providing training/mentorship, monitoring performance, and collaborating with providers for documentation clarity, driving quality and efficiency while staying updated on regulations.

Key duties include quality assurance, team development, issue resolution, and workflow management for revenue cycle success.

• Team Supervision: Assign workloads, monitor productivity, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching/support.
• Quality Assurance: Perform audits, review coding for accuracy (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers), and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Training & Mentorship: Onboard new hires, develop training materials, and provide ongoing education to the team.
• Issue Resolution: Serve as the escalation point for complex coding questions and discrepancies.
• Collaboration: Work with providers, billing, compliance, and other departments to resolve documentation issues and improve accuracy.
• Process Improvement: Identify trends in denials or errors, implement process improvements, and stay current with coding changes.
• Reporting: Track and report on team KPIs, quality metrics, and productivity.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: Several years of medical coding experience (e.g., 3-5+ years), often with supervisory or lead experience.
• Certifications: CPC, CCS, RHIT, or equivalent certifications (AAPC/AHIMA).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and regulatory guidelines (CMS, HIPAA).
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication (written/verbal), organizational, and leadership skills.
• Key Skills & Attributes Leadership and mentoring. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and professionalism.

Remote position for USA-based employee

At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our culture, values, and career opportunities.

Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.