Coding Team Leader/UKHC

Job Title
Coding Team Leader/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE53992

Working Title
Coding Team Leader

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

AS

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 Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Professional (CCP), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or other related American Health Information Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification

Physical Requirements

This position may require sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time; occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs may be required.

Shift

Monday-Friday standard business; some opportunity for flex scheduling. This is a remote position.

Job Summary

UK HealthCare is currently seeking a Coding Team Leader. This position will provide support for the Coding Supervisor with day-to-day operations. Responsibilities will include: review and abstract medical record documentation for inpatient, outpatient, procedures and technical services; review and correct pre-claim coding edits; assist in the development of coding education programs for in-service meetings; provide coding coverage as needed

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
04/19/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.