Job Title: Team Lead - Medical Coding (HCC)
Location:
Office-Based
Experience Required:
Minimum 7 Years
Employment Type:
Full-Time Roles & Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide a team of medical coders to ensure accurate coding of medical records using ICD-10 and CPT systems.
- Ensure team compliance with
HCC coding guidelines
, maintaining a minimum of 96% coding accuracy
and adherence to client-specific turnaround time (TAT) requirements. - Review, audit, and validate coding work done by team members to ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards.
- Monitor coder productivity and quality metrics in line with defined
inpatient and/or specialty-specific outpatient coding standards
. - Collaborate with operations and quality teams to resolve escalations and implement preventive measures for recurring errors.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development by conducting regular team huddles, feedback sessions, and coding training.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing revenue leakage while maintaining coding compliance and accuracy.
- Stay updated on the latest coding guidelines and regulatory changes through team meetings, webinars, and coding conferences.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards, ensuring the team s alignment with organizational and client expectations.
Requirements
Only those candidates may apply who:
- Have
7+ years of medical coding experience
, including hands-on exposure to HCC coding
and multi-specialty coding
(e.g., ED, E/M). - Are
certified in CPC, CRC, COC, or CCS
with in-depth knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT code sets. - Have prior
team handling experience
, preferably in a coding or RCM setting. - Possess a working knowledge of
Microsoft Office
tools, especially MS Excel and MS Word. - Are committed to upholding a high degree of
professionalism, coding accuracy, and ethical conduct
. - Have strong communication skills and are comfortable coordinating with internal teams and clients.
- Are interested in mentoring coders and contributing to a quality-driven team culture