Physician Coding Educator
About The Role
We are seeking Physician Coding Educators to support professional fee coding accuracy, physician education, and documentation improvement initiatives in a remote consultant capacity. This role focuses on delivering targeted education to physicians and coding staff, conducting chart reviews and coding audits, and identifying documentation gaps across ASC, surgical, and outpatient environments. The educator will analyze coding trends, provide actionable feedback, and partner with leadership to improve compliance and consistency. Candidates must be comfortable engaging directly with physicians, translating audit findings into education, and supporting audit readiness.
Project Type / Contract Term
Short-term, 100% Remote in PST/MT for 26 weeks. Extensions based on client staffing needs and consultant performance.
Minimum Requirements
- CPC (AAPC) or CCS or CCS-P (AHIMA) certification required
- 3+ years of experience in Professional Fee coding across physician, ASC, surgical, or outpatient settings
- Experience with physician-facing education and the ability to deliver 1:1 and group training
- Experience conducting chart reviews, coding audits, and documentation accuracy validation
- Knowledge of documentation standards, compliance requirements, and audit readiness practices
- Ability to analyze coding trends, variances, and risk areas and translate findings into education plans
- Proficiency in communicating with physicians, clinical staff, and revenue cycle stakeholders
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating cross-functionally
- Surgical specialty background preferred among Physician Coding Educators
Preferred Skills / Certifications
- Experience with Critical Care Coding (NICU, PICU, SICU, CCU)
- CDEO or CDIP certification
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with enterprise-wide coding education or audit programs
- Experience supporting documentation improvement initiatives
Other Expectations
Seeking consultants with a dedicated workspace, reliable high-speed internet, dual monitors, and demonstrated tech savviness.