Medical Coding Educator at Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH 44308
About the Job
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.