Coding Supervisor

Vaco is hiring for a Coding Supervisor in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a direct hire opportunity with a hybrid work environment. Position Summary The Coding Department Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations, quality assurance, and performance of the coding team within a high-volume physician practice. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely coding of professional services, with a strong emphasis on Evaluation & Management (E&M) and orthopaedic surgery coding. The Supervisor serves as a key liaison between providers, coders, auditors, and revenue cycle leadership to optimize reimbursement, reduce denials, and ensure audit readiness. Leadership & Team Management Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of certified coders. Monitor coding productivity, quality, and turnaround times. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and ongoing training. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and retention of coding staff. Coding Quality & Compliance Ensure accurate assignment of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and modifiers. Oversee E&M leveling accuracy, including MDM and time-based coding. Review orthopaedic surgical coding for accuracy (bundling, global periods, modifiers). Maintain compliance with payer guidelines, CMS regulations, and internal policies. Partner with internal and external auditors on coding reviews and audits. Provider Collaboration & Education Educate physicians and APPs on documentation requirements. Provide feedback on coding opportunities and documentation gaps. Support initiatives to improve documentation quality and reduce audit risk. Revenue Cycle Integration Collaborate with billing, AR follow-up, and denial teams to resolve coding-related issues. Identify trends in denials, downcoding, and underpayments. Implement process improvements to enhance charge capture and reduce revenue leakage. Reporting & Analytics Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs): Coding accuracy and productivity E&M utilization trends vs benchmarks Denial rates and root causes Audit findings and risk areas Present actionable insights to leadership. Qualifications Required Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent (CCS-P preferred) Minimum 5+ years of professional coding experience Minimum 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience Strong knowledge of: CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS coding systems E&M guidelines and documentation requirements Surgical coding and modifier usage NCCI edits and payer policies (Medicare, commercial, WC) Experience with EMR/PM systems Preferred Orthopaedic surgery coding experience strongly preferred Experience in high-volume physician practices #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco Recruiter Services