Medical Coding Educator

3 months ago


Akron Ohio, Summit County, OH, United States Akron Children's Hospital Full time

Full-time, 40 Hours/Week

Day Shift

Hybrid (Onsite 2-3 Days/Week)


Summary:

The Medical Coding Educator is responsible for training services and support at various levels within the organization in relation to coding and compliance.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinate and conduct training and mentorship of personnel who are new to the Professional Coding department.

· Coordinate and conduct CPT and ICD-10 coding education for new providers.

· Maintain library of clear and accurate Professional Coding Standard Work Instructions (SWI) and oversee the development of new SWI.

· Oversee annual updates and distribution of the Professional Coding E/M manual.

· Produce educational materials (such as PowerPoints and tip sheets).

· Oversee ongoing provider audits and provide follow-up education as needed.

· Collaborate with supervisors on quarterly coder audits and provide follow-up education as needed.

· Understand healthcare policies and developments (including CPT and ICD updates, payor guidelines, denial trends) and strive to ensure coding personnel and materials are current.

· Help prepare professional coding team for updates to Epic and Office365.

· Seek to build successful relationships with others in the organization.

· Provide backup to the analytics coordinator when called upon.

· Assist on other projects as needed.

Other information:

Technical Expertise:

· Proficient in CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint (or similar products).

· Proficient in Epic Ambulatory and PB Resolute (or similar EHR and revenue cycle systems).

· Able to explain common coding metrics (such as level of service bell curves, most common coding denials, provider audit results and trends).

· Able to multi-task and manage shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

· Able to communicate effectively in person and in writing.

· Able to maintain good working relationships with coders, providers, department administrators, Epic team.

Education and Experience:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree, or, CDEO Certified Documentation Expert – Outpatient, CDEI Certified Documentation Expert – Inpatient, CPC Approved Instructor

· Certification: AAPC or AHIMA coding certification is required.

· Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.

· Years of experience supervising: None.





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