Job Posting Details
Job Title: Coder Associate
Requisition Number: RE53858
Working Title: Coder Associate
Department Name: H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 07
Salary Range: $17.50-27.31 per hour
Type of Position: Staff Position
Time Status: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Professional Coding team is currently seeking a Coder Associate to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to the UK Healthcare system. The Coder Associate will have frequent contact with customers, patients, faculty, physicians, vendors, and University personnel. This remote position requires the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time and work in a fast‑paced environment. Communicating clearly with all patients and customers is essential.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include performing highly technical professional billing and coding, correlating multispecialty coding, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory billing and coding guidelines. Maintain excellent working relationships with customers and provide cross‑coverage as needed. Manage CEUs (continuing education credits) to maintain required credentials.
Physical Requirements
Regularly sit at a computer workstation for extended periods; perform tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasionally stand or walk with objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Some job‑related travel may also be involved (less than 10% of time).
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Other days/times as needed by department.
Remote Work
This is a remote work position.
Required Education
Associate degree (AA)
Required Experience
At least one year of paid, full‑time medical coding experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate degree and at least one year of paid, full‑time medical coding experience.
Required Licenses / Certifications
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC‑A)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
Additional Information
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.
Application Deadline
Deadline to Apply: April 7, 2026
EEO Statement and Workplace Information
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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