Coding Quality Educator II

CU Medicine•Aurora, CO

119d•$30 - $37•Remote

About The Position

University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is the region’s largest and most comprehensive multi-specialty physician group practice. Its team provides business operations, revenue cycle, and administrative services supporting more than 4,000 University of Colorado School of Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers. CU Medicine is seeking a Coding Quality Educator II with an emphasis in Surgery for its Coding Services department. The position can be performed 100% remotely, and out-of-state candidates will be considered. The Coding Quality Educator II supports and leads ongoing audits and education for coding staff, coordinates with leadership on projects related to team success and coder development, researches coding questions, and plans and delivers education for newly hired coders. The role also assists with trend analysis, coding analysis, coder feedback, and individual or group education. The position serves as a coding expert for assigned specialties and helps staff understand coding changes and regulatory requirements. CU Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts background investigations for prospective employees. The organization provides leave, health plans, and retirement contributions. It supports a tobacco-free workplace on CU Medicine property, the Anschutz Medical Campus, and adjacent business locations. Applications must be submitted through the CU Medicine website.

Requirements

CPC or AHIMA coding certification.
3–5 years of surgical coding experience, with demonstrated expertise in procedural and diagnosis coding.
Experience with EMR and practice management software.
Proficiency in reporting and analytics.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certifications preferred.
CPMA highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a coding expert for assigned specialties.
Provide audits, training, and education to new and existing coders in accordance with Coding Services Department standards.
Monitor coding staff work through audits as directed by Coding Services Management and identify areas requiring education.
Create and deliver presentations for the team on targeted specialty areas and coding groups.
Research coder questions and provide effective, accurate guidance.
Identify and research correct coding for new CPT codes and present the information to the team.
Educate coding staff extensively about relevant ICD-10 and CPT changes in accordance with regulatory guidelines and assigned specialties.
Perform occasional edit analysis to identify educational opportunities and edit modifications.
Coordinate with leadership on projects related to team success and coder development.
Assist with trending, coding analysis, and coder feedback.
Plan and provide education for newly hired coders.