Coding Educator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Designs and oversees the implementation of coding educational programs.

• Ensures consistency and accuracy in coding and documentation practices.

• Serves as a point of contact for coding inquiries and issues among providers, coding staff, corporate responsibilities, and educational departments.

• Enhances clinical and financial outcomes through a comprehensive evaluation of provider documentation and coding proficiency, identifying areas for improvement.

• Creates and conducts training and educational sessions for all coding procedures.

• Remains informed about regulatory updates and collaborates with leadership to guarantee compliance and revenue integrity.

• Functions as a subject matter expert for providers and coders, offering guidance and clarification on daily account processing issues.

• Establishes and manages internal quality review processes along with corresponding training for providers and coders.

• Reviews provider documentation for clarity, completeness, and consistency to ensure optimal code selection.

• Educates providers on coding standards, practices, and documentation methods.

• Conducts audits of provider documentation to pinpoint opportunities or risks.

• Develops educational materials for providers based on findings and identified needs.

• Maintains open and consistent communication with coding and corporate responsibility regarding the education and guidance provided to both providers and coders.

• Performs additional duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience and education.

• A minimum of three years of experience.

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members immediate access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.