Coding Education Specialist, Remote

About the role

Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing coding education programs for medical coders and other relevant staff. Ensures coding professionals have the knowledge and skills required to accurately assign medical codes, maintain compliance with coding guidelines, and contribute to the revenue cycle management process.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and update coding education curriculum based on current coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and webinars for coders and coding-related staff, covering topics such as CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding, compliance, and documentation improvement.
• Create engaging e-learning modules and online courses for remote learning, using multimedia tools and e-learning platforms.
• Provide hands-on guidance to coders, reviewing coding accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical documentation improvement specialists to educate coders on the importance of accurate and detailed medical documentation for coding.
• Conduct coding audits and provide detailed feedback to coders on areas for improvement, helping them enhance coding accuracy and proficiency.
• Offer ongoing education and learning opportunities to coding staff, keeping them informed about coding advancements and emerging healthcare trends.
• Educate coders on coding compliance regulations, ethics, and fraud and abuse prevention to maintain organizational integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• Experience in coding and teaching roles, 2-3 years coding experience and 1-2 years teaching experience preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: CCS, CPMA, RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CHC, CPB.
• Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.