Coding Educator - Physician

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

At Piedmont Healthcare, you’ll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
5 years of Physician Coding/HIM experience Required
Experience in specific coding across multiple specialties Required
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Required or Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) Required or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required or CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required or CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) Required

Nice To Haves

Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) Preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the educational needs of physicians regarding coding and documentation and direct development of effective regularly scheduled educational programs that meet physician needs and serve as the primary resource to physicians for documentation and coding issues.
Conducting coding and billing training programs for billing and coding specialists and physicians.
Creates presentations, develops learning material, handbook and other training materials.
Conducts coding and data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required.
Ensures all CBO coding activities comply with clinical billing standards and government regulation with concentration on hospital inpatient procedures and specialty physician services.