Coder Principal/UKHC

Job Title
Coder Principal/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE54792

Working Title
Surgical Coder

Department Name
H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
09

Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Physical Requirements

This position requires working at a computer for extended periods. On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

The shift for this position will be Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Other days/times as needed by department.

This is a remote position

Job Summary

The professional coding team is currently seeking a Surgical Coder to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to the UK Healthcare system. The Surgical Coder will have frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, vendors, and University personnel. This position will analyze and extract data from clinical documentation and diagnostic results for complex surgical procedures and assign correct CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 CM codes and modifier for professional reimbursement. Primary responsibilities include performing highly technical professional billing and coding, correlating multispecialty coding, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory billing and coding guidelines. Utilize 3M data abstraction, encoder, and computer-assisted coding software to complete coding. Achieve productivity and quality standards set by the organization. Responsible for serving as expert-level resource for assigned surgical service lines, requiring regular interaction with surgeons and various revenue cycle stakeholders. This position will require the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment. The qualified individual must enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and be able to communicate with a diverse patient/customer population.

This is a remote position

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail, accuracy, CPT and ICD-10 knowledge, knowledge of coding and billing software, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance and time management skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Associates degree at least 5 years experience in medical coding.

Deadline to Apply
06/18/2026

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