Coding Educator

We are seeking a highly skilled Coding Educator to join our team at Stony Brook Medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training and education programs for new and existing staff on ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS coding.

• Evaluate, design, coordinate, and deliver training and education programs for new and existing staff.
• Develop ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS education training for new employees.
• Assess and provide feedback to each coder on their work performed.
• Develop reinforcement training for existing staff in collaboration with department management.
• Provide educational sessions to new and existing staff based on results of each coder's performance.
• Perform coding audits and validation by reviewing medical records for correct ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS coding.
• Compile and communicate results of the audits to the appropriate managers.
• Prepare training and presentations on various topics, such as the annual ICD-10 and ICD-10 PCS updates, any other coding updates throughout the year including Quarterly Coding Clinic reviews.
• Research updated coding information, rules, laws, and statutes for all payers and government entities.
• Responsible to keep abreast of and hold extensive knowledge of government regulations related to coding and applicable reimbursement laws and regulations required.
• Ensure the Coding Staff has updated resources on an ongoing basis.
• Provide education to the Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) staff on a brief History of Coding.
• Provide education to the CDI staff on ICD-10 CM & ICD-10 PCS book contents, organization, and how to use the books.
• Provide education to the CDI staff on how to identify Major Comorbidities and Chronic Comorbidities in ICD-10 CM books.
• Provide education to the CDI staff on the Inpatient Prospective Payment System.
• Provide education to the CDI staff on the use of Official Coding guidelines by specific chapter.
• Provide education to the CDI staff on DRG Expert reviews. Identify surgical DRG's versus Medicine DRG's.
• Provide education to the CDI staff on the use of all coding software, such as, Access HIM, 3M CRS, and References and PwC SMART software.
• Provide education to the CDI staff on coding guidance on an ongoing basis.
• Review and respond to coding questions.
• Work in collaboration with the Patient Financial Services Department on claim corrections.
• Special projects assignments related to coding.
• Code, abstract, and data entry of records.

• Bachelor's degree in health information management or healthcare related field.
• At least 8 years of experience with ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS coding.
• Experience with education, training, compliance, and auditing.
• RHIA, RHIT, and/or CCS certification.

• Master's Degree or higher in Health Information Management or another Healthcare related Degree.
• 10 years or more experience with ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT & HCPCS coding.
• Experience with education, training, compliance, and auditing.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification.