Coding Trainer / Educator, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System • Ridgewood, NJ

11d • $99,424 - $124,280 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Coding Educator is to manage coding and chart documentation-training programs in order to ensure consistent and accurate ICD-10 coding by Health Information Management Coders. The Coding Trainer/Educator will work with the medical staff, coders and other Valley Medical Group staff on best practices for documentation in the medical record.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in a health or business related field is strongly recommended.
• Successful completion of a post-secondary billing or coding program or coursework, or the equivalent combination of experience, education.
• Five (5) years of progressive coding experience in a medical group practice setting, with coding/billing experience in multiple medical specialties.
• Surgical and outpatient procedural coding is required.
• Experience in using medical billing software and electronic medical records is required.
• Advanced knowledge of: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease process, and surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of accepted medical abbreviations and their meanings.
• Knowledge in the use of specialized references such as the ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS, medical dictionaries and texts, and medical journals.
• Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and American Health information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding and compliance guidelines.
• Must be able to function within a pre-determined schedule, and be able to meet deadlines consistently.
• The ability to work in a collaborative manner with coding staff, practice administrators and physicians to determine team needs and prioritize workflow.
• Organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision is essential.
• Must have the ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions and resolve issues, read, interpret and apply policies, procedures laws and regulations.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret medical procedures and terminology.
• Medical Terminology coursework required.
• Anatomy & Physiology or Pathophysiology required.
• Ability to assign, sequence and validate all CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS codes with appropriate modifier usage is required.
• Working knowledge of CCI edits and other regulatory guidance is required.
• Understanding of Healthcare insurance guidelines as relevant to correct coding initiatives is necessary.
• Advanced level reading, writing and oral communications skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor,s degree is a preferred.
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) and CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) preferred.
• Athena and/or Meditech software experience is highly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage coding and chart documentation-training programs to ensure consistent and accurate ICD-10 coding by Health Information Management Coders.
• Work with medical staff, coders, and other Valley Medical Group staff on best practices for documentation in the medical record.
• Assign, sequence, and validate all CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS codes with appropriate modifier usage.
• Develop, implement, deliver, and assess coding education plans using a variety of methods to individual providers or provider groups.
• Research and analyze data, draw conclusions and resolve issues.
• Read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Read and interpret medical procedures and terminology.
• Function within a pre-determined schedule and meet deadlines consistently.
• Collaborate with coding staff, practice administrators, and physicians to determine team needs and prioritize workflow.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

What This Job Offers

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