Clinical Coding Supervisor

Title: Clinical Coding Supervisor

• Requisition #:181494
• Location:Houston, TX

Job Description:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Coding Supervisor to support the daily operations of the Revenue Operations and Coding department. The Clinical Coding Supervisor provides leadership, mentoring, and operational oversight to enhance revenue opportunities, ensure compliance, and maintain high-quality coding practices. The Clinical Coding Supervisor works closely with leadership to identify trends, improve performance, and support departmental goals.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Coding Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring accurate coding, regulatory compliance, and efficient revenue cycle operations that directly support patient care and organizational excellence.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, along with extensive coding experience in a physician and/or academic healthcare setting and prior leadership experience. A strong background in outpatient coding, regulatory compliance, and audit processes is essential, along with an active professional coding certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or similar.

Minimum $89,000 - Midpoint $111,000 - Maximum $133,000

Work Location: Remote. Must be able to attend meetings as needed onsite.

Why Us?
The Clinical Coding Supervisor role at UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing coding team in a mission-driven environment dedicated to advancing cancer care. This position supports professional growth through leadership development, exposure to advanced coding systems, and meaningful contributions to operational excellence, while offering flexibility through a remote work environment with occasional onsite engagement.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

People & Service
• Implement departmental policies and manage Kronos Dimensions to support institutional goals
• Provide documented, motivating, and constructive feedback during employee evaluations
• Communicate and report problems, discussions, and disciplinary actions to management
• Support organizational changes related to regulations, technology, and compliance requirements
• Serve as subject matter expert and collaborate on coding policies across teams
• Participate in internal and external meetings with stakeholders
• Monitor unbilled accounts, productivity, and DNB and Pre-AR thresholds
• Develop staff through guidance, counseling, and performance evaluations
• Take appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary
• Serve as coding expert for physicians and departments regarding compliant documentation and coding standards

Quality & Compliance
• Stay current on ICD CM, HCC, CPT, modifier updates, and reimbursement methodologies
• Apply understanding of MUE, LCD/NCD, and NCCI methodologies in outpatient coding
• Evaluate internal and external audit reports and guide staff to improve findings
• Maintain adherence to AHIMA, AAPC, AHA, AMA, CMS, and WHO coding standards
• Monitor denials management changes and communicate prevention strategies

Technology & Innovation
• Utilize EPIC and 3M 360 Encompass systems for coding workflows
• Support resolution of system issues through communication with internal and external partners
• Assist leadership with process improvements in coder workflow and work queue management

Operational Oversight
• Anticipate and resolve operational issues and report to Coding Manager
• Analyze trends and identify areas requiring education or retraining
• Ensure alignment with departmental goals and revenue optimization initiatives

Additional Duties
• Perform other business-related tasks as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 5 years Coding in physician and/or academic healthcare organization to include three years of lead/supervisory experience.
• : May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• Preferred: Experience with surgery coding, managing a large team, writing work flows and policies a plus.
• : Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
• Required: RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
• Required: CCS-Certified Coding Specialist American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
• Required: CCA - Certified Coding Associate American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
• Required: CPC - Certified Professional Coder American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire or
• Required: COC - Certified Outpatient Coding American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire or
• Required: CPC-A - Cert Prof Coder-Apprentice American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 181494
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 89,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 133,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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