[Hiring] Lead Coder @University of Virginia

Role Description

As the Clinical Coding Coordinator (Lead Coder) for Hospital Outpatient Coding, you will serve as a senior coding resource and subject matter expert, supporting coding professionals across multiple outpatient specialties. Rather than focusing primarily on production, you'll provide guidance on complex coding questions, conduct quality reviews, and help ensure accurate code assignment, charge capture, and regulatory compliance.

In this fully remote role, you will:

• Serve as the primary resource for complex outpatient coding and charging questions
• Perform coding audits and quality reviews to promote coding accuracy and consistency
• Research and resolve challenging CPT, HCPCS, modifier, and regulatory issues
• Provide education, mentoring, and feedback to coding professionals
• Support accurate charge capture and reimbursement through coding guidance and review
• Assist with implementation of coding updates and regulatory changes
• Partner with coding leadership to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

• Recent hospital outpatient coding experience in a major academic medical center, with expertise in complex coding and new technologies.
• Experience in coding quality reviews, auditing, or lead/educator roles.
• Advanced critical thinking skills with ability to interpret complex clinical documentation.
• Strong communication skills with ability to provide clear, accurate guidance on coding standards and documentation requirements.
• AHIMA credential of RHIA or RHIT with CCS.

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required. Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant hospital coding experience required; significant experience with complex cases required.
• Licensure/Certification: Active professional coding certification required through AHIMA or AAPC, including RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

Company Description

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.

• We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.
• UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.
• Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.