CODING IP TRAINER/EDUCATOR

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

14h • Remote

About The Position

The Coding Inpatient (IP) Trainer/Educator is responsible for training staff on coding concepts and guidelines, and clinical documentation concepts and procedures to ensure accurate and precise coding of the medical record to reflect the highest acuity level of the patient, and optimal reimbursement. This role involves preparing and presenting education to individuals and teams to ensure they have the knowledge required to support the highest level of performance.

Requirements

• 3 years to 5 years acute hospital based inpatient coding experience, academic preferred
• Documented progression of leadership capacity based on past experience
• Experience creating and delivering educational content
• Experience in Coding auditing with a deep understanding of CDI concepts
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to review the medical record to identify possible query opportunities to ensure precise code assignments
• Knowledge of the elements of disease processes and related procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to concisely and effectively communicate with Team Members, Providers, Leadership, etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• (RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or (CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST or (CPC-H) Certified Professional Coder-Hospital

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field
• Experience working in a remote environment
• AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinates onboarding for all new staff
• Trains new Coding staff on Coding guidelines, concepts, procedures, and identification of query opportunities
• Maintains and implements the Coding orientation program
• Develop training and reference materials; i.e., tip sheets, guidelines, etc.
• Maintain and update training and reference materials to reflect current status
• Mentors and coaches to ensure that new Coding Staff and current Team have the knowledge and skills for success
• Performs concurrent and retrospective reviews to monitor progress of new and current Team members
• Provides feedback to ensure their success
• Identify educational trends and gaps through audit findings and develop targeted tutorials
• Submit educational content for CEU approval through AHIMA or AAPC
• Creates and presents targeted educational materials to improve the quality and completeness of coding
• Coding and reimbursement guidelines relative to CDI clinical reviews and queries, (in collaboration with the CDI team)
• Denials, relative to coding (in collaboration with the Denials Team)
• Focused second level reviews; DRGs, POA, risk adjustment, Vizient variables, PSI‿s, etc.
• Collaborates with Coding Audit/Educators, Coding and CDI Leaders for educational needs for continuing education and staying up to date on changes
• Including requests from staff - this may include, and is not limited to, coding guideline updates, coding clinic updates, process changes, Hospital system diagnosis definitions, and CDI internal guidelines
• Maintains an expert level of knowledge of Coding and CDI related guidelines and practices
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree