Coding Team Leader/UKHC

Posting Details 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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.