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NorthShore

Supervisor, Hospital Coding

Warrenville, IL · On-site

$30.46 - $45.69/hr

Supervisor, Hospital Coding * Location: Warrenville, IL * Full Time/Part Time: Full Time * Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules] A Brief Overview: The Supervisor, Medical Coding ...

WVU Medicine

Hospital Coding Specialist III

To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate ...

WVU Medicine

Hospital Coding Specialist III

To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate ...

WVU Medicine

Hospital Coding Specialist III

To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate ...

WVU Medicine

Hospital Coding Specialist III

To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate ...

WVU Medicine

Hospital Coding Specialist III

To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate ...

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How much do hospital coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital coding in the United States is $34.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $37.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hospital Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospital Coder, you need thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT coding systems, often supported by certification such as CCS or CPC. Proficiency with hospital information systems and electronic health records (EHR) software is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are critical soft skills for accurately translating clinical documentation and collaborating with healthcare professionals. These skills ensure proper billing, regulatory compliance, and optimized hospital reimbursement.

What are some common challenges hospital coders face when working with complex patient records?

Hospital coders often encounter challenges such as interpreting incomplete or ambiguous physician documentation and ensuring accurate code assignment for complex cases with multiple diagnoses or procedures. Navigating frequent updates to coding standards (like ICD-10 and CPT) and staying compliant with regulatory requirements can also be demanding. Effective communication with clinical staff and attention to detail are essential to ensure coding accuracy, which directly impacts hospital reimbursement and compliance.

What is hospital coding?

Hospital coding is the process of translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and services provided during a patient's stay at a hospital into standardized codes. These codes are used for billing, insurance claims, and maintaining accurate patient records. Hospital coders use classification systems such as ICD-10-CM for diagnoses and CPT/HCPCS for procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with healthcare regulations. Accurate coding is essential for hospitals to receive proper reimbursement and for maintaining quality healthcare data.

What is the difference between Hospital Coding vs Medical Billing?

AspectHospital CodingMedical Billing
Primary RoleAssigns medical codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing and record-keepingProcesses insurance claims and manages billing for healthcare services
CredentialsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Biller (CPB), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesMedical offices, billing companies, healthcare providers
Industry UsageUsed for accurate medical record documentation and reimbursementUsed for insurance claims submission and payment collection

Hospital Coding focuses on translating medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes, essential for billing and record accuracy. Medical Billing involves submitting claims and managing payments. While related, they are distinct roles within healthcare revenue cycle management, often working together but requiring different skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Coding job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 73% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,100 per year, or $34.2 per hour.
Supervisor, Hospital Coding

Supervisor, Hospital Coding

Endeavor Health

Warrenville, IL

$30.46 - $45.69/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$30.46 - $45.69 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Supervisor, Hospital Coding
  • Location: Warrenville, IL
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]


A Brief Overview:
The Supervisor, Medical Coding, is responsible for overseeing the medical coding team, ensuring accurate code assignments, adherence to coding guidelines, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This position plays a pivotal role in maintaining financial accuracy and integrity within the hospital.
What you will do:

  • Supervise and provide leadership to a team of medical coders, offering guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality code assignments.
  • Oversee and review diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and procedural (CPT) codes assigned to medical records, validating their accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines.
  • Conduct internal coding audits to monitor coding accuracy and consistency, providing feedback and guidance to coding staff.
  • Collaborate with clinical staff, physicians, and clinical documentation specialists to ensure accurate coding and identify opportunities for documentation improvement.
  • Stay current with coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory changes, and disseminate information to the coding team.
  • Ensure coding practices comply with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA.
  • Generate coding reports, analyze coding data, and provide insights into coding accuracy, trends, and process improvement opportunities.
  • Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for coding staff, ensuring they stay updated on best practices and regulations.
  • Collaborate closely with clinical staff, health information management, and other departments to streamline the flow of coding-related information.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and security of patient data, complying with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.

What you will need:

  • RHIA or RHIT American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) required
  • 5+ Years of medical coding experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Benefits:

  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking at designated locations
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. 

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