Medical Coding - Team Lead

Medical Coding

• Team Lead An Emergency Medicine Coding Team Lead manages a team of medical coders, ensuring accurate, compliant coding (ICD-10, CPT) of medical records, acting as a liaison for complex issues, conducting audits, providing training/mentorship, monitoring performance, and collaborating with providers for documentation clarity, driving quality and efficiency while staying updated on regulations.

Key duties include quality assurance, team development, issue resolution, and workflow management for revenue cycle success. Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision:

Assign workloads, monitor productivity, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching/support.

Quality Assurance:

Perform audits, review coding for accuracy (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers), and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Training & Mentorship:

Onboard new hires, develop training materials, and provide ongoing education to the team.

Issue Resolution:

Serve as the escalation point for complex coding questions and discrepancies.

Collaboration:

Work with providers, billing, compliance, and other departments to resolve documentation issues and improve accuracy.

Process Improvement:

Identify trends in denials or errors, implement process improvements, and stay current with coding changes.

Reporting:

Track and report on team KPIs, quality metrics, and productivity. Essential Qualifications

Experience:

Several years of medical coding experience (e.g., 3-5+ years), often with supervisory or lead experience.

Certifications:

CPC, CCS, RHIT, or equivalent certifications (AAPC/AHIMA).

Knowledge:

Deep understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and regulatory guidelines (CMS, HIPAA).

Skills:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication (written/verbal), organizational, and leadership skills. Key Skills & Attributes

• Leadership and mentoring.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and professionalism.

Remote position for USA-based employee

Rate:

27

Location:

Oklahoma City, US-OK Type:

Permanent Industry:

Medical Recruiter:

New Ultimate Billing, LLC Contact:

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Reference:

R0032615

Posted:

2026-04-07 08:08:39

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