Coding Auditor / Trainer (Coding Coordinator)

Overview

The Coding Trainer is responsible for constructing and implementing coding training programs for coding specialists. Creates presentations, develops learning material, handbooks and other training materials as needed. Conducts regular audits to ensure understanding and retention of basic and advanced coding concepts. Represents Enterprise Coding as coding expert in specialty projects.

Function / Duties of Position

Primary Responsibilities :

• Trains and instructs coders on CPT, Diagnosis, modifiers, CCI edits and documentation requirements as appropriate regarding all industry standards for each clinical department across OHSU
• Reviews, develops, modifies, and / or adapts relevant training materials, presentations and curriculum
• Audits medical record documentation to identify under-coded and up- coded services; prepares reports of findings and meets with coders and leadership to provide education and training on accurate coding practices and compliance issues both for coders currently in training and ongoing audits for all coders
• Leads cross training efforts for coders learning new subspecialties
• Review and respond in a timely manner to trainee questions and offer support
• Regularly communicates status of ongoing training projects as well as outcomes and challenges to leadership
• Provides second-level review of documentation and coding for difficult / advanced services to ensure accurate and compliant charge submission
• Participates in process improvement through identification of provider or coder trends (documentation and coding) as well as workflow evaluations
• Provides coding audits and detailed assessments for annual performance appraisals
• Attends coding conferences, workshops, and in-house sessions to receive updated coding information and changes in coding and / or regulations and presents findings and material to the coding department to ensure ongoing education and compliance of all coders in Enterprise Coding
• Meets / communicates with Provider Educators to ensure that education is uniform and consistent for both providers and coders for any given area.

Secondary Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in Healthcare, Business or related field plus 5 years of production coding experience  OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Detailed knowledge of medical coding systems, procedures, and documentation requirements

Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles

Certification in CPC, CPC-H, RHIT, or RHIA

Preferred Qualifications

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies) :

Additional Details

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time; must be able to lead small or large training sessions with composure.

All are welcome

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