Coder - Lead

Job description

Job Title: Lead Coder Location: Remote: Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week: SUMMARY: The Lead Coder, under the direction of the HIM Coding Manager, provides leadership and subject matter expertise to the coding team across inpatient and/or outpatient care settings. This role ensures daily operational functions are met, supports coding quality and compliance, and provides continuity during the training and onboarding of staff. The Lead Coder serves as a super user and resource for both internal and external stakeholders, assisting with complex coding questions, workflow improvements, and regulatory compliance. This position balances hands-on coding responsibilities with mentoring, auditing, and operational oversight to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in coding practices. RESPONSIBILITIES: Adheres to the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and/or AAPC and remains current with official coding guidelines, regulatory updates, and payer requirements Works collaboratively with HIM management to support coding audit processes that promote quality, accuracy, and compliance Monitors daily activity of coding work queues to support productivity benchmarks and turnaround ti...