Coding Education Specialist – Inpatient Medicine

US Acute Care Solutions•Virtual OH, OH

1d•$25 - $46•Remote

About The Position

The Coding Education Specialist – Inpatient Medicine researches complex coding issues, recommends resolutions, identifies training needs, and develops processes. Skilled Inpatient Medicine Coding Education Specialists are passionate educators who design, develop, and deliver engaging coding curricula to learners of various skill levels. This includes the ability to translate complex coding concepts into accessible learning experiences.

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, specifically Inpatient Medicine.
Knowledge of Inpatient Medicine payor and coding guidelines.
Knowledge of and skill in using personal computers in a Windows environment with an emphasis on Excel, Word, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, be multi-task oriented and work independently
Ability to identify research and solve problems and discrepancies.
Ability to communicate with employees, management, physicians, and vendors in a courteous professional manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to maintain multiple competing priorities
High school diploma or equivalent
RHIT, RN, CPC, or CCS-P accreditation.
Inpatient Medicine pro-fee coding experience

Responsibilities

Design and update coding lessons, projects, and assessments tailored to different learning objectives and audiences, including USACS and vendor coders.
Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction using platforms like IngeniousMed, MedAptus, medimobile, OnBase, Pulse, Workday and Articulate through in-person or virtual classrooms.
Monitor student progress, provide feedback, and offer one-on-one or group support to ensure learner success.
Measure student performance through formative and summative assessments; analyze and report data to inform instructional improvements.
Participate in external training programs by presenting tailored materials to engage interest in joining our internal coding team. Example: Stark State College coding program.
Create and maintain coding resources that assist coders in applying organizational policy to broad coding concepts (e.g., SOPs, site pages, etc.).
As a member of the Industry Monitoring team, research coding topics or issues related to inpatient/specialty medicine, create problem statements, provide recommendations, develop and present education and/or continuous improvement updates.
Regular Collaborations with all RCM internal teams to ensure coding processes, guidelines, and policies are accurately applied.
Provide educational consultations for internal Coding Department staff when applicable.
Assist in preparation for QA Webinars, quarterly coding meetings, and vendor calibration calls and actively participate in both.
Analyze and trend regular and focused audit results to identify root causes, then create and launch targeted education. Followed by monitoring audit results to confirm expected improvement.
Performs and assists with other department duties as needed.