Lead Coder

Rochester Regional Health

Lead Coder providing expertise in coding practices and compliance for inpatient and outpatient settings. Mentoring staff while ensuring operational functions and quality in coding practices.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership and subject matter expertise to the coding team
Ensures daily operational functions are met
Supports coding quality and compliance
Assists with complex coding questions and workflow improvements
Balances hands-on coding responsibilities with mentoring and auditing
Collaborates with various departments to resolve coding-related issues
Provides education and guidance related to documentation and coding best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of professional coding experience
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC credential
Associate's degree preferred
Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and PCS coding guidelines
Strong understanding of reimbursement methodologies (DRG, APC/E-APG)
Proficiency in EHR and coding systems (Care Connect, UDS, Clintegrity)
Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and support staff in coding best practices
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

codingICD-10-CMCPTPCS coding guidelinesreimbursement methodologiesDRGAPCE-APG

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

RHIARHITCCSCPC