Coding Supervisor / Coding Team Lead

Aptive Resources

. Lead the remote coding team supporting Veterans Affairs medical centers across VISN 7 .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $30 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coding management and quality assurance, with a strong focus on ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and DRGs. Proven ability to lead remote teams, ensure compliance with VA policies, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

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RHIA CertificationICD-10-CM/PCS CodingCPT CodingQuality Assurance ExperienceRemote Team Management

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Hard Skills

Inpatient CodingOutpatient CodingDRGsE/M CodingNCCI EditsCoding AuditingCorrective Action PlansQuality ReviewsCoding GuidelinesHealth Information Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCoachingProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

VistACPRSPTFPCEIntegrated Billing

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITCCSCCS-PCPCCPC-H

Industry Keywords

Veterans AffairsHIMCoding GuidelinesHIPAA TrainingFederal Background Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the remote coding team supporting Veterans Affairs medical centers across VISN 7
Act as the main point of contact for VA HIMS supervisors and coding leads
Be available at least during Charleston VA Medical Center business hours (Eastern Time)
Assign work to coders and track it against each facility's turnaround times
Notify the VA by the second business day if a deadline is at risk
Run ongoing quality reviews of at least 5% of all coded data, including ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, DRGs, and abstracted data
Track quality results by coder and send weekly results to each facility
Write corrective action plans and coach coders when accuracy falls below 95%
Answer coder questions about unclear documentation and escalate them to VA contacts when needed
Manage re-reviews of records questioned by the VA before billing and responses to claim denials
Help prepare monthly progress reports, quarterly summary reports, kickoff materials, work plans, staff rosters, and training records
Train coders on VA policies, VHA coding guidelines, and VistA and CPRS workflows
Track mandatory VA training and background investigations
Plan for staffing changes, including a two-week overlap when a coder is reassigned
Support approximately 260,000 coded encounters annually across eight facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

An active RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H credential
At least 3 years of coding experience, plus supervisory, lead, or QA experience
Strong knowledge of inpatient and outpatient coding, including ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, DRGs, E/M, and NCCI edits
Completion of an accredited coding, HIM, or health information technician program
Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with VA leaders and clinicians
US citizenship
Ability to pass a federal background investigation (NACI) and fingerprinting
Complete the VA's annual Privacy and Information Security Awareness and HIPAA training (TMS 10176 and 10203)
Preferred: Experience in VA or VHA HIMS, including VistA, CPRS, PTF, PCE, and Integrated Billing
Preferred: Experience managing a remote coding team across multiple facilities
Preferred: A coding auditing or QA background

Benefits

Comp & perks

Aptive provides the laptop, encoder, and reference materials
12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods
Equal opportunity employer
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply