Coding/Education Liaison

Job Summary

Responsible for providing accurate, reliable and effective education to physicians and extenders regarding outpatient procedural and diagnosis coding. This position performs individual and group documentation reviews, identifies opportunities for improvement, assists with implementation of physician lead CME documentation and coding courses and coordinates with physician leadership and other resources to develop and deliver educational programming.

Job Description

• Provides documentation and coding education to physician and their support staffing virtually or in their designated clinics.
• Conducts research to update education materials for providers.
• Interprets changes in external regulatory environment and coding updates.
• Plans and conducts on-going training with providers and support staff.
• Serves as subject matter expert to respond questions from providers, office staff and others relating to procedural coding and ICD-10 coding, regulations and documentation requirements.
• Maintains project work list and meets deadlines.
• Sets appropriate physician input if required information is missing or unclear.
• Maintains current knowledge of outpatient coding.
• Fulfills coding compliance guidelines, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.