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

The Valley Hospital•Ridgewood, NJ

9d•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

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.
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

Associates Degree in a health or business related field is strongly recommended.
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Successful completion of a post-secondary billing or coding program or coursework, or the equivalent combination of experience, education.
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.
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.
Organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision is essential.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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.
Abide 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 adhere to all official coding and compliance guidelines.
Function within a pre-determined schedule and meet deadlines consistently.
Work in a collaborative manner with coding staff, practice administrators and physicians to determine team needs and prioritize workflow.
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.
Develop, implement, deliver, and assess coding education plans using a variety of methods to individual providers or provider groups.

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