UCLA Health

Coding Supervisor

UCLA Health$67K — $134K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of coding experience in a healthcare setting
  • Certified coding professional certification required
  • Strong understanding of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding regulations
  • Proven leadership skills in managing a team
  • Experience in compliance auditing and quality assurance
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret coding data and trends

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support a team of certified coding staff through training and performance management
  • Monitor productivity and quality of coding to meet departmental goals
  • Manage daily coding operations and allocate tasks based on priorities
  • Provide guidance to coding staff and physicians on documentation and compliance
  • Conduct audits to ensure adherence to regulatory coding standards
  • Identify and address coding trends and performance issues with corrective training
  • Develop coding procedures and training materials to enhance department efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
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: $ 67,700 - $ 134,700 /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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