CODING EDUCATOR

CODING EDUCATOR: Under the direction of the Coding Manager, responsible for conducting coding education programs for coding specialists and physicians to ensure correct coding, legal compliance and complete charge capture. Provides physician feedback initial and ongoing education, training and technical support in regard to proper clinical documentation guidelines, service selection, charge capture and timely submission, healthcare data accuracy and coding principles. Based on feedback from coding specialists, physician audit results and accuracy expectations as determined to maintain correct coding standards, coordinate the educational opportunities for the assigned direct-care providers in regard to the medical and legal aspects of professional coding and documentation requirements. Participate in ICD-10 readiness efforts and HCC improvement projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree Other Healthcare, Nursing, or related

EXPERIENCE: 3-4 years Professional Healthcare Minimum of 3 years of coding/auditing

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: Microsoft office suite proficient, strong communication skills for group and individual audiences, detailed oriented and strong organizational skills.