Clinical Coding Educator & CDI Trainer

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Coding Educator to monitor and validate hospital coding and documentation. The educator will train coding staff, update policies, and analyze data trends to improve accuracy and compliance.

This role supports CDI leadership and partnerships with management across acute care facilities. The position requires RHIA/RHIT, CCS, and a background in auditing and DRG coding, with a focus on education and program development.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT or equivalent certification/degree.
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist - AHIMA)
• ICD-10 trainer through AHIMA preferred.
• CDIP or CCDS preferred.
• College credits in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Two years Auditing experience required, preferably in an acute care, teaching hospital.
• Four years Coding/DRG experience required, preferably in an acute care, teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts audits and reports on the documentation, coding and billing performed at ChristianaCare entities.
• Reviews, develops, and delivers training programs and educational materials to address deficiencies identified in the audits compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Provides written audit guidance.
• Participates with management in the assessment of external audit findings and responds as needed.
• Develops audit detail summary and reports to address any coding, documentation, financial impact and profitability.
• Conducts education/training or works with external resources to present final audit findings to department staff, and appropriate individuals.
• Validates the ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II code and modifier systems, missed secondary diagnoses and procedures and ensures compliance with DRG/APC structure and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required including training/mentoring of new staff, performing audits and research related to special projects and providing coverage for coding management team.
• Provides or arranges for education/training of facility healthcare professionals in use of coding guidelines and practices, proper documentation techniques, medical terminology, and disease processes as it relates to the DRG/APC and other clinical data quality management factors.
• May assist with inpatient coordinator tasks as needed.
• Assist in supporting coding system testing, troubleshooting, and upgrades.

Skills

Auditing

Training & education

Regulatory compliance

Education

RHIA/RHIT certification

CCS certification

CDIP or CCDS preferred

AHIMA ICD-10 trainer preferred

Anatomy/physiology knowledge

Two years auditing experience

Four years coding/DRG experience

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Coding Educator to monitor and validate hospital coding and documentation. The educator will train coding staff, update policies, and analyze data trends to improve accuracy and compliance.

This role supports CDI leadership and partnerships with management across acute care facilities. The position requires RHIA/RHIT, CCS, and a background in auditing and DRG coding, with a focus on education and program development.