Overview
Job Title: Coder Associate/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE54411
Working Title: Coder Associate
Department: H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation
Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 07
Salary Range: $17.50-27.31/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Responsibilities
Perform standardization, quality, expertise, and customer service focus in the UK Healthcare system as part of the Professional Coding team.
Maintain frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, vendors, and University personnel.
Perform highly technical professional billing and coding, correlate multispecialty coding, and ensure adherence to all regulatory billing and coding guidelines.
Maintain an excellent working relationship with customers and provide cross-coverage as needed.
Manage continuing education credits (CEUs) to maintain required credentials.
Sit at a computer for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment; communicate with all patients and customers.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Attention to detail; accuracy; knowledge of CPT and ICD-10, coding and billing software, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance; and time management skills.
Qualifications
Required Related Experience: 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
Preferred Education/Experience: Associate degree and at least one year of paid, full-time medical coding experience.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Physical Requirements
Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time. On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Other days/times as needed by department.
Additional Information
Deadline to Apply: 06/11/2026
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.
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