Coding Educator
About The Position
The Coding Educator is responsible for providing on-going support and education of physicians, advanced practice providers, and Misson Partners with regard to proper documentaton and coding for services. The majority of this support will be provided "at the elbow" within the practice setting. The incumbent will be expected to build strong working relationships with all we serve within the assigned markets; present documentation and coding educational and training sessions; develop training materials relative to proper medical record documentation and coding; and assist with investigation of and implemention and monitoring of coding and charging activities. The Coding Educator will utilize resources such as: various benchmark data, compliance audits, and self-conducted audits to identify and investigate coding and documentation improvement opportunities.
Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent and 4 years of experience with physician office coding.
- Advanced knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS, ICD-10, and third party requirements is required.
- Computer skills, with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets, are required.
- Ability to travel to all OSF regions with an occasional stay overnight.
- Experience in problem-solving and exercising initiative, judgment, and discretion a must.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including physicians, staff, and others.
Nice To Haves
- Some college education and medical terminology helpful.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Office (CCS-P), Medical Office Assistant (MOA), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), preferred.
Responsibilities
- Creating and presenting education for coding and billing guidelines and support.
- Providing on-going support and education of physicians, advanced practice providers, and Misson Partners with regard to proper documentaton and coding for services.
- Building strong working relationships with all we serve within the assigned markets
- Present documentation and coding educational and training sessions
- Developing training materials relative to proper medical record documentation and coding
- Assisting with investigation of and implemention and monitoring of coding and charging activities.
- Utilizing resources such as: various benchmark data, compliance audits, and self-conducted audits to identify and investigate coding and documentation improvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
