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.
Responsibilities Perform highly technical professional billing and coding.
Correlate multispecialty coding.
Ensure 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 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 50 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Attention to detail; accuracy; knowledge of CPT and ICD‑10, coding and billing software, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance.
Time‑management skills.
Qualifications Required Education: Associate’s Degree.
Required Experience: 1 year related medical coding experience.
Required Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CPC‑A, CCS, or CCA.
Preferred Education: Associate degree and at least one year of paid, full‑time medical coding experience.
No Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.
Deadline to Apply 05/03/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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