What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Compliance Coordinator/UKHC position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Coding Compliance Coordinator/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54422
Working Title
Coding Compliance Coordinator
Department Name
H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
12
Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Professional (CCP) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Physical Requirements
Long periods of sitting and computer use
Shift
Days
This is a remote position
Job Summary
The Coding Compliance Coordinator will perform data-quality reviews on patient records to ensure compliance with coding guidelines. The primary responsibilities will include serving as a coding liaison to staff and external personnel; providing training and in-services to coders regarding guidelines, compliance issues and policy changes; performing claim reviews; developing and maintaining policies and procedures; evaluating incomplete or inconsistent documentation in the medical record; and ensuring patient confidentially.
This is a remote position
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Typing, MS Office, ICD-(-CM & CPT-4 coding, DRG & APC knowledge, SoftMed, 3M
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
RHIT, RHIA
Deadline To Apply
05/31/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Coding Compliance Coordinator/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE54422
Working Title
Coding Compliance Coordinator
Department Name
H4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
12
Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Professional (CCP) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Physical Requirements
Long periods of sitting and computer use
Shift
Days
This is a remote position
Job Summary
The Coding Compliance Coordinator will perform data-quality reviews on patient records to ensure compliance with coding guidelines. The primary responsibilities will include serving as a coding liaison to staff and external personnel; providing training and in-services to coders regarding guidelines, compliance issues and policy changes; performing claim reviews; developing and maintaining policies and procedures; evaluating incomplete or inconsistent documentation in the medical record; and ensuring patient confidentially.
This is a remote position
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Typing, MS Office, ICD-(-CM & CPT-4 coding, DRG & APC knowledge, SoftMed, 3M
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
RHIT, RHIA
Deadline To Apply
05/31/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $62,400 - $111,634