Team Lead, Coding

Surgical Information Systems; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Surgical Information Systems (SIS) is seeking an expert outpatient surgical coder ready to move into a Team Lead, Coding role. You will blend hands-on coding with mentoring and quality oversight, while partnering with revenue cycle teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The position supports leadership development and data integrity across ASC and perioperative coding, with a focus on ICD-9/ICD-10 conventions and ongoing education to maintain 90%+ accuracy.

Qualifications

• Formal ICD-9-CM/ICD-10/CPT coding knowledge and terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to lead a team and mentor staff.
• A high degree of flexibility and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Clients and internal Revenue Cycle teams daily to assist with requests, questions, information, etc.
• Assist Coding Manager in client management, including emails, phone calls, and video meetings with client staff as well as physicians
• Assist Coding Manager related to denial management and coding reviews with clients to help drive client education and satisfaction
• Help support Coding leadership in addressing and managing client escalations and concerns
• Reviewing production coders work for quality
• Provide clear, concise, and compliant written feedback to coders
• Identify coder and/or documentation deficiencies and communicate them to the management team as needed
• Participate in production coding daily as defined by management, based on department needs
• Supports the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data.
• Adheres to ICD-9/ICD-10 coding conventions, official coding guidelines and CPT/AMA/AAOS/CCI
• Uses resources to select appropriate codes and ensure documentation supports codes
• Assigns and reports codes clearly supported by documentation in the health record
• Consults physicians for clarification prior to code assignment when data is ambiguous
• Strives for optimal payment to which the facility is entitled
• Educates physicians and clinicians on documentation practices
• Maintains coding skills and keeps up with guideline changes (90%+ accuracy)
• Provides coding coverage based on client needs and capacity
• Reserves right to reassign duties as needed

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Coding accuracy

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

For 30 years, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) has empowered surgical providers to Operate Smart™ by delivering innovative software and services that drive clinical, financial, and operational success. For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), SIS provides comprehensive software and services, including ASC management, electronic health records (EHRs), patient engagement capabilities, compliance technology, and revenue cycle management and transcription services, all built specifically for ASCs. For hospital perioperative teams, SIS offers an easy-to-use anesthesia information management system (AIMS).

Serving over 2,900 surgical facilities, SIS is committed to delivering solutions that enable surgical providers to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes.

Recognized as the No. 1 ASC EHR vendor by Black Book for 11 consecutive years and honored with the Best in KLAS Award for ASC Solutions in 2026, 2025, 2023, and 2022, SIS remains the trusted choice for surgical providers seeking to enhance their performance.

Discover how SIS can help you Operate Smart™ at sisfirst.com.

Are you an expert outpatient surgical coder ready to take the next step into leadership? The Team Lead, Coding role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on coding with team mentorship, quality oversight, and meaningful client interaction. You’ll help shape coding best practices, support coder growth, and collaborate closely with revenue cycle partners to ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity—making a direct impact on both patient care data and organizational success.

For 30 years, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) has empowered surgical providers to Operate Smart™ by delivering innovative software and services that drive clinical, financial, and operational success. For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), SIS provides comprehensive software and services, including ASC management, electronic health records (EHRs), patient engagement capabilities, compliance technology, and revenue cycle management and transcription services, all built specifically for ASCs. For hospital perioperative teams, SIS offers an easy-to-use anesthesia information management system (AIMS).

Serving over 2,900 surgical facilities, SIS is committed to delivering solutions that enable surgical providers to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes.

Recognized as the No. 1 ASC EHR vendor by Black Book for 11 consecutive years and honored with the Best in KLAS Award for ASC Solutions in 2026, 2025, 2023, and 2022, SIS remains the trusted choice for surgical providers seeking to enhance their performance.

Discover how SIS can help you Operate Smart™ at sisfirst.com.

Are you an expert outpatient surgical coder ready to take the next step into leadership? The Team Lead, Coding role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on coding with team mentorship, quality oversight, and meaningful client interaction. You’ll help shape coding best practices, support coder growth, and collaborate closely with revenue cycle partners to ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity—making a direct impact on both patient care data and organizational success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interface with Clients and internal Revenue Cycle teams daily to assist with requests, questions, information, etc.
• Assist Coding Manager in client management, including emails, phone calls, and video meetings with client staff as well as physicians
• Assist Coding Manager related to denial management and coding reviews with clients to help drive client education and satisfaction
• Help support Coding leadership in addressing and managing client escalations and concerns
• Reviewing production coders work for quality
• Provide clear, concise, and compliant written feedback to coders
• Identify coder and/or documentation deficiencies and communicate them to the management team as needed
• Participate in production coding daily as defined by management, based on department needs
• Supports the importance of accurate, complete and consistent coding practices for the production of quality healthcare data.
• Adheres to the ICD-9/ICD-10 coding conventions, official coding guidelines approved by CPT, AMA, AAOS, and CCI.
• Uses skills and knowledge of the currently mandated coding and classification systems, and official resources to select the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Assigns and reports the codes that are clearly supported by documentation in the health record.
• Consults physicians for clarification and additional documentation prior to code assignment when there is conflicting or ambiguous data in the health record.
• Strives for the optimal payment to which the facility is legally entitled.
• Assists and educates physicians and other clinicians by advocating proper documentation practices.
• Maintains and continually enhances coding skills. Coders need to be aware of changes in codes, guidelines, and regulations. They are required to maintain 90% or above coding accuracy average.
• Provides coding coverage based on client needs and capacity daily
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

EDUCATION DESIRED:

• High school graduate or GED certification

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, etc., no apprentice designation)
• Successful completion of formal education in basic ICD-9-CM/ICD-10/CPT coding, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology and disease process.
• 5 years outpatient surgical coding
• 1 year of team lead experience or successful display of leadership qualities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A high degree of flexibility and professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding communications skills; both verbal and written
• Knowledge of computers and Windows-driven software
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Minimum of 2 years acute care coding experience of all patient types Inpatient, SDS and ER, with strong experience in Inpatient.

BENEFITS:

• Benefit package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Holidays
• SIS Cares Day
• Hybrid or Remote environment depending on the role

We believe employees are our greatest asset and we empower them to make a difference in our business. Diversity and inclusion makes us all better. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, and all other protected statuses

Surgical Information Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V/SO are encouraged to apply.

At this time we are unable to sponsor H1B candidates

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.