Virginia Licensed Clinical Coding Coordinator

As a fully remote opportunity, the Virginia Licensed Clinical Coding Coordinator (Lead Coder) will serve as a senior coding resource for hospital outpatient coding, providing guidance on complex coding questions, conducting quality audits, and mentoring coding professionals across various specialties. Key responsibilities Serve as the primary resource for complex outpatient coding and charging questions Perform coding audits and quality reviews to promote coding accuracy and consistency Provide education, mentoring, and feedback to coding professionals Required qualifications Recent hospital outpatient coding experience in a major academic medical center Experience in coding quality reviews, auditing, or lead/educator roles Active professional coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC, including RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC Advanced critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex clinical documentation Strong communication skills for providing clear guidance on coding standards and documentation requirements