Coding Specialist Educator

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

1d•$58,947 - $88,400•Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for taking a guiding role in the orientation and ongoing education of all healthcare professionals involved in the coding and documentation processes of CentraCare. It is also responsible for ensuring the accuracy of information in these processes is maintained through the conducting and analysis of periodic audits and, if accuracy is not at the expected level, this individual is responsible for the reeducation and training of staff to ensure these departments are meeting their targets. Additionally, this position is responsible for serving as a figurehead of knowledge as it relates to all coding systems in use; CMS, federal, and state coding regulations; and third-party reimbursement requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of college level courses of coding in IDC, CPT4, and HCPCS verified through AHIMA or AAPC or relevant experience in anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
2 years Minimum of experience in Coding required.
AHIMA (CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA) or AAPC Coding Credential.
Computer knowledge and keyboard skills.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of medical terminology course preferred.
Previous experience working with EPIC preferred.
Working knowledge of insurance and third-party billing preferred.

Responsibilities

Guiding role in the orientation and ongoing education of all healthcare professionals involved in the coding and documentation processes of CentraCare.
Ensuring the accuracy of information in coding and documentation processes through periodic audits.
Reeducating and training staff to ensure departments are meeting their targets if accuracy is not at the expected level.
Serving as a figurehead of knowledge regarding all coding systems in use, CMS, federal and state coding regulations, and third-party reimbursement requirements.