WVU Medicine

Supervisor, Inpatient Hospital Coding

WVU Medicine
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, compliance with healthcare regulations, and effective management of coding staff. Proficient in analyzing data, conducting audits, and ensuring quality standards in coding and billing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Coding ExperienceHIM/Coding CertificationICD-10-CM and CPT ProficiencySupervisory ExperienceHealthcare Compliance Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Supervise hospital or professional coding staff and assist management with day-to-day department operations
  • Oversee reimbursement, coding, abstracting, productivity, quality, and education activities
  • Support implementation and facilitation of medical coding, abstracting, auditing, monitoring, and physician/coder education
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state coding healthcare rules, regulations, administrative requirements, and guidance
  • Maintain acceptable coding backlogs, work queues, and charge lag
  • Serve as an expert coding resource to coders, providers, revenue cycle teams, specialty groups, and meetings
  • Manage coding personnel, including interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, discipline, and performance evaluations
  • Develop and maintain coding policies, procedures, and training materials
  • Identify budgetary needs and maintain fiscal stewardship
  • Conduct or oversee internal and external audits for medical record documentation, coding, and billing compliance
  • Analyze and resolve issues affecting coding and billing
  • Maintain effective, open, and ongoing communication
  • Extract, analyze, and report data to management
  • Liaise with vendors and provide input on and test information systems
  • Assist with staff coding as needed
  • May require travel

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Current HIM/Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC
  • Five (5) years of medical coding experience
  • Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management or related field preferred
  • Previous clinical experience as an RN, LPN or Medical Assistant highly desirable
  • Extensive experience in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, MS-DRG, HCC and APR-DRG assignment, hospital and multi-specialty coding, E&M coding, and procedural/surgical coding preferred
  • Knowledge of governmental billing and coding regulations, including Teaching Physician Guidelines, preferred
  • Previous supervisory or project management experience preferred
  • Seven (7) years of medical coding experience preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of provider healthcare compliance, revenue cycle operations, and auditing techniques
  • Ability to mentor, educate and train others
  • Ability to ensure quality and productivity standards
  • Ability to handle high-stress and critical situations calmly and professionally
  • Ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy during constant interruptions
  • Independent decision-making ability
  • Ability to prioritize job duties and adapt to workplace changes
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in office software programs, medical record systems, and billing systems
  • Ability to analyze complex data and reports
  • Must be able to sit for long periods, use computer and office equipment, and lift, push, or pull 10–20 pounds
  • Must have visual and hearing acuity within the normal range

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
  • Exempt status
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

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Hard Skills
ICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSCPTMS-DRGHCCAPR-DRGE&M CodingProcedural CodingData AnalysisAuditing Techniques
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsMentoring AbilityOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management Skills
Tools & Technologies
Medical Record SystemsBilling SystemsOffice Software Programs
Certifications & Qualifications
HIM CertificationCoding Certification
Industry Keywords
Healthcare RegulationsRevenue Cycle OperationsCoding ComplianceClinical ExperienceTeaching Physician Guidelines