Department Name H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation Job Title Coder Associate/UKHC Requisition Number RE53858 Working Title Coder Associate Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 07 Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour Type Of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education AA 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) Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking 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. 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. Primary responsibilities will include performing highly technical professional billing and coding, correlating multispecialty coding, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory billing and coding guidelines. This position will also be required to maintain an excellent working relationship with customers and provide cross‑coverage as needed. The Coding Associate must also manage CEUs (continuing education credits) to maintain required credentials. 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. Supervisor Responsibilities No Preferred Education/Experience Associate degree and at least one year of paid, full‑time medical coding experience. Application Deadline 04/07/2026 Equivalencies https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Our University Community & Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr