Coding and Documentation Educator - REMOTE

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc.

1d • $73,600 - $125,100 • Remote

About The Position

The individual in this role will serve as the key point of contact for coding and documentation information for ProFee coding in the hospital and ASC setting, providing feedback, and charge capture resolution. Acts as a liaison between our Providers [Physician and/or CRNA) and the Physician Coding RCM Department. Coordinates communication and process information between Coding, Physicians/Providers, Medical Group Operations Leadership, Provider Compensation, Clinical Informatics, Compliance, and other partners.
This is a remote position; travel will be required.
At this time, US Anesthesia Partners does not hire candidates residing in California, Hawaii, or Alaska.
The base pay estimate for this role is $73,600 - $125,100 annually. The final offer will depend on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. This range is for base pay only and does not include bonuses or other compensation. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. Bonuses are not guaranteed and are awarded based on company and individual performance.

Requirements

• This role requires 5 years of experience in expert-level Anesthesia professional coding and billing and at least 3 years of experience in education/training of licensed providers.
• RCM Anesthesia Billing expertise required.
• Ability to speak as a national or regional content expert required.
• Data analysis experience required.
• This is a remote position; varied travel will be required up to 30%.
• Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or,
• Coding Associate (CCA) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred, will consider a combination of education and work experience equivalent.
• Advanced training that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced Client Services Professional preferred
• Experience with LMS content creation preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
• (CHC) through the Healthcare Compliance Association (HCA)
• Clinical Licensing and experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and provides QA of professional coding accuracy and quality and educational feedback to coders and providers.
• Provides Clinical Documentation review (CDI) and provider education to support correct coding and regulatory compliance.
• Provides on-site and or remote coding and documentation education and feedback related to anesthesia coding, payer requirements, may perform rounding at sites and departments to provide adequate on-site support.
• Creates and delivers curriculums for current and newly hired physicians/healthcare providers, coders, and clinical documentation specialists.
• Coordinates and delivers shared webinars and live presentations on topics relating to coding and documentation.
• Independently leads documentation reviews and feedback for new business and facility integrations.
• Queries Physicians/Providers prompted by Physician Coding Department Coders to assist in resolving coding and documentation questions. Relays any coding changes, feedback, and education to Physicians/Providers as appropriate.
• Attends and provides coding and documentation information sessions, a requested, to Physician/Provider and/or Clinic/Site Department meetings.
• Conducts Physician/Provider education that include coding and/or documentation topics, such as Documentation Specialist Provider on-line review meetings, and RCM division meetings.
• Reviews and provides coding and/or documentation guidance, initiates updates to record or EMR templates.
• Under the Direction of QA/Education - Develops Physician/Provider specialty monthly reports to continually educate and communicate updates.
• Communicates Physician/Provider new services to Physician Coding RCM Department
• Identifies and/or prompts clinical documentation improvement (CDI) and charge capture efficiency and opportunities.
• Independently supports and maintains provider and client relationships as the point of contact.
• Maintains current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements pertaining to nationally accepted coding policies and standards.
• Identifies and/or prompts documentation improvement as well as charge capture
• Takes ownership of special projects, research data and follows through with detailed action plans.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED