Medical Coding Educator

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. Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more: self print_poster.pdf

Created: 2024-11-02