Coding Educator

What You Will Do

• Ongoing growth and development from participation in events such as workshops, in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• Provides care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria appropriate to the age and type of the patients/customers served in their area.
• Acts as a coding resource for physicians, charge entry staff, other coders, and clinical staff.
• Participates in continuing education and in-service programs to maintain coding and billing skills.
• Communicates coding changes and updates physicians based on department standards.
• Queries physician and/or staff regarding incomplete or missing documentation.
• Works resolute charge review work queues with the purpose of correcting coding errors, reviewing documentation and applying coding guidelines to ensure the accurate and timely filing of charges.
• Sets service, procedure and diagnoses codes based on coding guidelines.
• Queries Physician/Provider when applicable.
• Maintains productivity and aging levels based on department standards.
• Identifies trends in coding issues and works with manager to educate and implement solutions.
• Works follow-up work queues with the purpose of reviewing denial codes and remarks and apply coding and billing guidelines for resubmission to obtain final adjudication of claim.
• Uses coding resources (NCCI manual, LCD's payor bulletins) to assist with correct resubmission.
• Maintains productivity based on department standards.
• Works account work queues with the purpose of resolving patient disputes by applying coding and billing guidelines.
• Communicates with practice managers and/or physicians if applicable.
• Maintains productivity based on department standards.
• Consistently utilizes coding and billing resources and reference tools.
• Reports identified or potential coding compliance issues to manager and/or Coding Compliance Department in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Implements findings to improve processes and workflows.

What You Will Need

• Education: High School Diploma, required
• Certification: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or RHIT, required
• Experience: 3+ years of outpatient coding experience

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities