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 and mentorship, monitoring performance, and collaborating with providers for documentation clarity. The role drives quality and efficiency while staying updated on regulations. Remote position for USA‑based employee. Key Responsibilities Team Supervision: Assign workloads, monitor productivity, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching and support. Quality Assurance: Perform audits and review coding for accuracy (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers) to 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: 3–5+ years of medical coding experience, often with supervisory or lead experience. Certifications: CPC, CCS, RHIT, or equivalent (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 and verbal), organizational, and leadership skills. Attributes: Leadership and mentoring; attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexibility and professionalism. Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr MediSolution