Coding Compliance Educator

Piedmont Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

At Piedmont Healthcare, the Coding Compliance Educator assesses providers’ educational needs regarding coding and documentation and directs the development of regularly scheduled educational programs that address those needs. The role serves as the primary resource for providers on documentation and coding issues. The position conducts coding and billing training for billing and coding specialists and providers, creates presentations and other learning materials, and conducts coding and data quality reviews. It also prepares complex reports, assists with auditing and monitoring provider coding and billing activities when needed, and ensures coding activities comply with clinical billing standards and government regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Three years of Physician Coding/HIM and Revenue Cycle experience.
CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification required.
CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification required.
CCS-P certification required.
CPC certification required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in specific coding across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

Assess providers’ educational needs regarding coding and documentation.
Direct the development of effective, regularly scheduled educational programs that meet provider needs.
Serve as the primary resource for providers on documentation and coding issues.
Conduct coding and billing training programs for billing and coding specialists and providers.
Create presentations and develop learning materials, handbooks, and other training materials.
Conduct coding and data quality reviews and prepare complex reports as required.
Assist with auditing and monitoring coding and billing activities for Piedmont Healthcare-employed providers when needed.
Ensure coding activities comply with clinical billing standards and government regulations.