Physician Coding Supervisor — Lead, QA & Denials

Xtensys; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Xtensys, a health-tech MSP in Ithaca, NY, seeks a Physician Coding Supervisor to lead the Professional Coding Department, ensuring compliant, accurate coding across specialties and improved reimbursement outcomes.

The role reports to the Coding Manager and oversees staff development, audits, and education initiatives while partnering with clinical and billing teams to optimize documentation and coding processes.

Qualifications

• Current coding certification through AAPC, AHIMA, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of physician coding experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Epic Professional Coding and Revenue Cycle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach, and supervise a team of certified professional coders across multiple specialties.
• Monitor Epic coding work queues and ensure timely completion of coding work.
• Conduct coding audits and quality reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop corrective action plans and staff development initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to improve documentation and coding accuracy.
• Deliver training on coding regulations, payer updates, and documentation standards.
• Support revenue cycle initiatives focused on denial reduction and process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Team Management

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Technology

Healthcare Administration or Business Administration degree

CPMA certification (preferred)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Xtensys, a health-tech MSP in Ithaca, NY, seeks a Physician Coding Supervisor to lead the Professional Coding Department, ensuring compliant, accurate coding across specialties and improved reimbursement outcomes.

The role reports to the Coding Manager and oversees staff development, audits, and education initiatives while partnering with clinical and billing teams to optimize documentation and coding processes.