Medical Coding - Team Lead

An Emergency Medicine Coding Team Lead manages a team of medical coders, ensuring accurate, compliant coding (ICD-10, CPT) of medical records, acting as a liaison for complex issues, conducting audits, providing training/mentorship, monitoring performance, and collaborating with providers for documentation clarity, driving quality and efficiency while staying updated on regulations.

Responsibilities

• Key duties include quality assurance, team development, issue resolution, and workflow management for revenue cycle success.
• Assign workloads, monitor productivity, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching/support.
• Perform audits, review coding for accuracy (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers), and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Onboard new hires, develop training materials, and provide ongoing education to the team.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex coding questions and discrepancies.
• Work with providers, billing, compliance, and other departments to resolve documentation issues and improve accuracy.
• Identify trends in denials or errors, implement process improvements, and stay current with coding changes.
• Track and report on team KPIs, quality metrics, and productivity.

Preferred

• Several years of medical coding experience (e.g., 3-5+ years), often with supervisory or lead experience.

Certifications

CPC, CCS, RHIT, or equivalent certifications (AAPC/AHIMA).

Knowledge

Deep understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and regulatory guidelines (CMS, HIPAA).

Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication (written/verbal), organizational, and leadership skills. Key Skills & Attributes Leadership and mentoring. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and professionalism. Remote position for USA-based employee The potential salary range for this role is $49,000.00 USD to $53,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. We offer a competitive Total Rewards program including health benefits, RRSP matching, stock options, and career development opportunities.