Outpatient Hospital Coding Manager - Remote - 141774

University of California San Diego; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Outpatient Hospital Coding Manager to oversee staff, coding inventory, and KPI achievement. The role supports a remote work option and requires strong leadership in a hospital coding environment.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in revenue cycle, coaching coders, and collaboration with clinical and financial teams to standardize metrics and reporting.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
• Leadership of a coding team, supervisory experience, hospital coding in an academic medical center.
• Coaching, training, mentoring coders.
• Solid supervisory and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff management and coding inventory to meet departmental KPI's and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Revenue cycle knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

IT knowledge

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Tools

Epic

Solventum 3M 360

Job description

Payroll Title: REVENUE CYCLE HC SUPV 2

Department: HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Hiring Pay Scale: $105,000 - $160,000 / Year

Worksite: Remote

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141774 Outpatient Hospital Coding Manager - Remote

Filing Deadline: Wed 10/21/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department supports the organization's mission to deliver outstanding patient care and to create a healthier world — one life at a time. We are a diverse, patient-focused, high-performing team with a commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement that enables us to deliver the maximum standard of care to our patients. We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment and we embrace individuals who demonstrate a deep passion for problem-solving and customer service.

The Outpatient Hospital Coding Manager will be responsible for staff management, coding inventory management, and meeting departmental KPI's and goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training. Related experience: Leadership of a coding team, supervisory experience, hospital coding experience in an academic medical center setting, coaching, training, mentoring coders.




• Solid supervisory and organizational skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.




• Solid knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to orient, train, coach, and monitor staff performance.




• Thorough knowledge of revenue cycle management practices and concepts, charge master, billing, coding and collection regulations.




• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.




• Solid interpersonal skills and persuasiveness, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse clinical, business, technical, and financial personnel at all professional and technical levels.




• Collaboration skills to work effectively with management across the medical center on new metrics, standardization of reporting / data and project management processes.




• Skilled in written and verbal communications, with the ability to effectively motivate others, to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner, and to prepare and present a variety of reports and analyses.




• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and delegate assignments efficiently.




• In-depth knowledge of all relevant information technology, including systems, tools, applications, processes, and methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification.




• Epic and Solventum (3M) 360 experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.




• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $100,100 - $187,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.94 - $89.80

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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