Trainer - ED Medical Coding
Position Title
Trainer - Emergency Department (ED) Medical Coding
Location
Noida
Experience
4-10 Years in Medical Coding with relevant coding experience in ed facility/profee
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced ED Medical Coding Trainer to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs for coders across Emergency Department (ED) Professional and Facility coding. The candidate will be responsible for new hire training, refresher training, quality improvement initiatives, and knowledge enhancement programs to ensure coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct induction, process, and domain training for new hires and existing coders.
- Develop training modules, presentations, assessments, and learning materials related to ED coding.
- Deliver classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions.
- Train coders on:
- CPT Coding
- ICD-10-CM Coding
- HCPCS Coding
- E/M Guidelines
- ED Professional and Facility Coding
- Documentation Requirements
- Compliance and Regulatory Updates
- Identify training needs through quality audits, feedback, and performance trends.
- Conduct refresher sessions based on coding guideline changes and client requirements.
- Evaluate trainee performance through assessments, audits, and practical exercises.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Client teams to address knowledge gaps.
- Maintain training records, reports, attendance, and certification data.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to improve coder accuracy and productivity.
- Support process transitions and client-specific training initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation in any discipline.
- CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent coding certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ED Professional and/or ED Facility Coding.
- Excellent understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M coding guidelines.
- Exposure to medical coding audits and quality processes.
- Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and training management tools.
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience as Trainer, Quality Analyst, SME, or Team Lead or coder
- Exposure to client interactions and process transitions.
- Knowledge of AAPC/AHIMA coding standards and healthcare compliance requirements.
Key Competencies
- Training & Facilitation Skills
- Medical Coding Expertise
- Curriculum Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication & Presentation
- Team Collaboration
- Coaching & Mentoring
Success Metrics
- Training Effectiveness Scores
- Coder Accuracy Improvement
- Certification & Assessment Results
- Productivity Improvement
- Reduction in Coding Errors
- New Hire Ramp-up Success