Coding Quality Educator

About the Role

The Coding Quality Educator is a vital component to the success of the Enterprise Professional Coding team and to the customers they serve. This role serves in a business partnership capacity by providing assigned specialties with education on documentation opportunities to compliantly support level of services, reviewing opportunities to bridge the gap between clinical documentation and coding/billing guidelines, and exploring opportunities for revenue generation.

The Coding Quality Educator educates medical coders, healthcare providers, residents, and/or allied health professionals on coding best practices, documentation requirements, and payer-specific guidelines. This role requires expertise in coding principles, the ability to identify areas for improvement, and the capability to provide training to enhance the skills of both coders and healthcare providers.

Individual contributors in this role lead the design, implementation, or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using specialized knowledge typically acquired through advanced education. Works independently with general to limited supervision, handling difficult and complex problems. May influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures, and may have project management responsibilities on small, less-complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide education on documentation opportunities to compliantly support level of services.
• Review opportunities to bridge the gap between clinical documentation and coding/billing guidelines.
• Explore opportunities for revenue generation.
• Educate medical coders, healthcare providers, residents, and allied health professionals on coding best practices, documentation requirements, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Identify areas for improvement in coding and documentation processes.
• Design, implement, or deliver processes, programs, and policies related to coding education.
• Manage small, less-complex projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 5 years of coding experience in a tertiary setting preferred.
• Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CCA) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Frequent travel (no more than two miles).
• Repetitive motion (e.g., typing).
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull less than 20 lbs.
• May be exposed to cold, heat, and outdoor climate.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $80,000.00 - $102,857.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement savings.
• Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Certification and education support.
• Generous paid time off.

About the Organization

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a Level 1 trauma center. The 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. UVA Health is one of 70 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is ranked as the best children's hospital in Virginia, with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. The organization’s footprint includes 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.