Supervisor, Coding & Data Management

The University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking an experienced and strategic Supervisor, Coding & Data Management to lead our Professional Coding and Revenue team.

This role is critical to ensuring accurate medical coding that directly translates into clinical revenue integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. If you are a certified coding professional who thrives in leadership, process improvement, and complex reimbursement environments, we invite you to apply.

Why Join Us?

At the School of Medicine, our coding leadership team plays a vital role in supporting clinical operations, optimizing reimbursement, and maintaining compliance with federal and commercial payer regulations. You will collaborate with physicians, administrators, and revenue cycle professionals in a mission-driven academic healthcare setting.

Position Overview

The Supervisor, Coding & Data Management is responsible for overseeing coding accuracy, reimbursement processes, payer compliance, and operational efficiencies for a healthcare services unit. This position supervises a professional coding team while serving as a subject matter expert in coding, payer guidelines, and revenue cycle processes.

What You’ll Do

Coding & Revenue Oversight

• Coordinate coding, billing, reimbursement processes, and audit activities
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, Champus, and other payer policies
• Review claims, reimbursements, and reports for accuracy and regulatory adherence
• Research documentation and prepare appeal letters for adverse payment determinations
• Investigate reimbursement issues and draft formal responses to clarify or refute payer decisions
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate billing and coding updates to staff and departments

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise assigned Professional Coding and Revenue medical coding staff
• Review coding work and provide ongoing performance feedback
• Coordinate workload distribution and improve team efficiencies
• Establish policies, procedures, and process improvements
• Monitor team goals and ensure timely completion of assignments
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations
• Address performance concerns and support staff development

Collaboration & Analysis

• Partner with providers to improve clinical documentation
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve coding and reimbursement issues
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial reviews, and clinical analysis
• Lead or participate in special projects and strategic initiatives

Certification in one of the following:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Or equivalent certification through AAPC

What We’re Looking For

✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
✔ Experience leading and mentoring coding professionals
✔ Expertise in payer regulations and compliance
✔ Ability to balance operational detail with strategic oversight
✔ Clear, professional communication skills

If you are a motivated coding leader ready to make a measurable impact on clinical revenue integrity and team performance, we encourage you to apply.

👉 Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
To learn more about the full job description, salary, and qualifications, click the Job ID link:  Apply here: 58158