Coding Educator – Documentation Improvement

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

📋 Description

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance documentation that facilitates accurate billing and reimbursement.

• Ensure appropriate E/M coding, critical care documentation, and capture of illness severity to reduce revenue loss.

• Collaborate with external CDI vendors to analyze trends and apply best practices.

• Monitor and report on revenue impacts, denial rates, and financial enhancements driven by CDI.

• Conduct focused training sessions for emergency medicine physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs).

• Offer individualized feedback to ED providers regarding documentation requirements for procedures, diagnoses, medical necessity, and payer expectations.

• Create educational resources, including guidelines for accurately capturing ED visit levels, observation admissions, and critical care time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred certifications include CPC, RHIT, CDIP, CCDS, CCS, or equivalent CDI certification.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in CDI, coding, or emergency medicine documentation is required.

• Experience collaborating with external CDI/coding vendors and revenue cycle teams is necessary.

• Strong knowledge of ED billing, CPT coding, and payer requirements is essential.

• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, external vendors, and leadership teams is crucial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity

• Involvement in Revenue Cycle Management

• A collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional development