Coding Educator, PB Coding, Days

Description

The Coding Educator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Coding Educator conducts company-wide coding and documentation training programs for groups and individuals (physicians, coding specialists, and other staff).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops curriculum and materials for documentation training programs.
• Assesses coder comprehension.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews.
• Reviews, researches, and responds to coding questions.
• Resolves coding questions from patient inquiries or denied services from insurance companies.
• Performs focused quality assurance reviews on coded services.
• Communicates updates on coding or documentation issues.
• Organizes and participates in monthly meetings.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.
• Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in a relevant role.
• 94% accuracy on organization’s coding test.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a Health Information Management program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
• Previous experience with physician coding.