Coding Educator - Physician

Responsibilities

• Assess the educational needs of physicians regarding coding and documentation and direct development of effective regularly scheduled educational programs that meet physician needs and serve as the primary resource to physicians for documentation and coding issues.
• Responsible for conducting coding and billing training programs for billing and coding specialists and physicians.
• Creates presentations, develops learning material, handbook and other training materials.
• Conducts coding and data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required.
• Ensures all CBO coding activities comply with clinical billing standards and government regulation with concentration on hospital inpatient procedures and specialty physician services.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) Preferred
• Work Experience: 5 years of Physician Coding/HIM experience Required
• Licenses and Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Required or Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) Required or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required or CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required or CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required or Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P) Required