Coding Educator - Physician

Piedmont Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

8h

About The Position

Overview 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. Responsible for 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. 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. Responsible for 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.

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
• Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H) Required
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required
• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required
• CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required
• 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.
• Responsible for 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.

What This Job Offers

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