Team Lead, Coding

Surgical Information Systems

. Interface with clients and internal Revenue Cycle teams daily to assist with requests, questions, and information .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-9/ICD-10 coding conventions and guidelines, with a strong focus on outpatient surgical coding and acute care coding. Proven ability to provide clear communication and education to clients and coders while maintaining high coding accuracy.

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ICD-9/ICD-10 CodingOutpatient Surgical CodingCoding Certification (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS)Team Leadership ExperienceCoding Accuracy Maintenance

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Hard Skills

ICD-9 CodingICD-10 CodingCPT CodingMedical TerminologyAnatomy and PhysiologyDisease Process KnowledgeCoding ReviewsDenial ManagementDocumentation PracticesProduction Coding

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityProfessionalismTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Windows-Driven SoftwareHealth-Record Documentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

AAPC Coding CertificationAHIMA Coding Certification

Industry Keywords

Revenue Cycle ManagementClient ManagementCoding GuidelinesQuality AssuranceHealthcare Coding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interface with clients and internal Revenue Cycle teams daily to assist with requests, questions, and information
Assist the Coding Manager with client management, including emails, phone calls, and video meetings with client staff and physicians
Assist with denial management and coding reviews to drive client education and satisfaction
Support Coding leadership in addressing and managing client escalations and concerns
Review production coders’ work for quality
Provide clear, concise, and compliant written feedback to coders
Identify coder and/or documentation deficiencies and communicate them to the management team
Participate in production coding daily as defined by management, based on department needs
Apply ICD-9/ICD-10 coding conventions and official coding guidelines approved by CPT, AMA, AAOS, and CCI
Select appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes using mandated coding and classification systems and official resources
Assign and report codes supported by health-record documentation
Consult physicians for clarification and additional documentation when health-record data is conflicting or ambiguous
Support legally entitled optimal facility payment through accurate coding
Assist and educate physicians and clinicians on proper documentation practices
Maintain and continually enhance coding skills by staying aware of changes in codes, guidelines, and regulations
Provide coding coverage based on client needs and capacity daily

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate or GED certification
Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, etc., no apprentice designation)
Successful completion of formal education in basic ICD-9-CM/ICD-10/CPT coding, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology and disease process
5 years outpatient surgical coding
1 year of team lead experience or successful display of leadership qualities
Minimum of 2 years acute care coding experience of all patient types: Inpatient, SDS and ER, with strong experience in Inpatient
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A high degree of flexibility and professionalism
Excellent organizational skills
Outstanding communications skills; both verbal and written
Knowledge of computers and Windows-driven software
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Must be able to maintain 90% or above coding accuracy average
At this time we are unable to sponsor H1B candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefit package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Vacation/Sick time
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid Holidays
SIS Cares Day
Hybrid or Remote environment depending on the role