Job Title - HB Inpatient Coder Lead/UKHC
Department Name - Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation
Work Location - Lexington, KY
Grade Level - 11
Salary Range - $54,080-95,056/year
Type of Position - Staff
Position Time Status - Full-Time
Required Education - HS
Required Related Experience - 4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification - None
Physical Requirements - This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Shift - M-F, 8am-5pm
Job Summary - The Inpatient Coding Lead provides advanced technical expertise and leadership for inpatient coding operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance in hospital billing. This role performs and reviews complex inpatient coding, mentors and supports coding staff, coordinates daily workflows, and ensures consistent application of ICD10 CM, ICD10PCS, and DRG guidelines. The position assists with audits, denial resolution, documentation improvements, and serves as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and leadership.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - The ideal candidate must be proficient in ICD-10-CM coding; knowledge of medical record abstraction and medical terminology (including anatomy and physiology); have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; proficient in Microsoft Office 365, EPIC, Solventum Products; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality and diversity.
Preferred Education/Experience - HS diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor Degree Preferred; 4+ years of related/progressive experience, Academic Medical Center Level I Trauma coding experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply - 05/27/2026