Coding Education Specialist, Remote

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Job Summary

Responsible for developing delivering and managing comprehensive coding education and quality improvement programs for professional and hospital coding staff. This role ensures coders are equipped with the knowledge skills and resources needed to accurately assign medical codes maintain compliance with national guidelines and support overall revenue cycle performance. The position collaborates closely with Coding Operations Quality Assurance Central Auditing Group Practice Management and Revenue Integrity to improve coding accuracy strengthen documentation practices and reduce avoidable denials

Design develop and maintain coding education curriculum based on current CPT ICD-10-CM/PCS HCPCS payer guidelines and regulatory updates.

Deliver training through multiple modalities (live sessions virtual sessions workshops on-demand modules and job aids) to support clinical providers coders QA staff and related stakeholders.

Create and manage e-learning materials using multimedia tools learning platforms and adult learning best practices.

Provide individualized coaching and hands-on support to coders to improve coding accuracy documentation interpretation and guideline application.

Collaborate with Quality Assurance CDI and Coding Operations to identify trends close knowledge gaps and develop targeted education plans.

Participate in or conduct coding audits; analyze findings; develop corrective education; and track coder progress over time.

Support provider education efforts by identifying documentation improvement needs and partnering with clinical teams to clarify best practices.

Monitor industry changes regulatory updates and payer policy changes to proactively adjust training materials and inform coding leadership.

Contribute to reducing avoidable denials by educating staff on documentation coding accuracy and compliance requirements.

Promote compliance with coding ethics organizational standards and fraud/waste/abuse prevention

Qualifications

Education
Bachelors Degree Health Information Management required or bachelors degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

CPC/CPMA

CCS (I/P)

RHIT

RHIA

Experience
Coding Experience 2-3 years required and Teaching Experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong instructional skills including the ability to engage learners present complex concepts clearly and adapt teaching methods to various learning styles.
- In-depth understanding of coding guidelines compliance regulations and industry standards.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to deliver training content effectively and interact with diverse learners.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate coding accuracy identify training needs and measure training effectiveness.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians coding staff trainers managers and other stakeholders.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$62400.00 - $90750.40/Annual

Grade

6

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Required Experience:

IC