UCLA Health

Coding Supervisor

UCLA Health$65K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of coding experience in a healthcare setting
  • Certification in coding (CPC, CCS, or equivalent) required
  • Strong understanding of medical coding guidelines and regulations
  • Proven leadership skills with experience in team supervision
  • Experience in conducting audits and quality reviews
  • Familiarity with HIPAA and compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support a team of certified coding staff through training and performance management.
  • Monitor and ensure coding productivity, quality, and turnaround times meet departmental goals.
  • Oversee daily coding operations and assign work based on priorities and staffing needs.
  • Act as a resource for coding staff and physicians on questions and documentation requirements.
  • Conduct audits and quality reviews to ensure adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.
  • Identify trends and performance issues within coding and provide necessary training and corrective action.
  • Develop and maintain coding procedures and departmental training resources.

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities within the organization
  • Professional development and continuing education support
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive improvements
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Physician Billing Office (PBO) Coding Director, the Coding Department Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a team of certified coding professionals. This position is responsible for ensuring coding quality, productivity, compliance, and workflow standards are met while supporting staff development and operational effectiveness. The supervisor serves as a resource for coding guidance, system operations, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives that support accurate and timely coding services. Key Responsibilities • Supervise and support a team of certified coding staff, including training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management. • Monitor coding productivity, quality, turnaround times, and work queue volumes to ensure departmental goals are achieved. • Oversee daily coding operations and assign work based on operational priorities and staffing needs. • Serve as a resource for coding staff, physicians, and clinical departments regarding coding questions and documentation requirements. • Conduct coding audits and quality reviews to ensure compliance with coding guidelines, billing regulations, and organizational policies. • Identify coding trends and performance issues and provide training and corrective action as needed. • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, federal regulations, payer requirements, and coding standards. • Develop and maintain coding procedures, training materials, and departmental resources. • Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve workflows, resolve operational issues, and support process improvement initiatives. Salary Range: $65,800 - $ 130,800 /Annually

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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