Clinician Coding Liaison - Hospital Based Specialties

Advocate Aurora Health; Town of Grafton (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wisconsin is seeking a Coding Specialist to deliver coding education and ensure compliance in a remote role. Responsibilities include onboarding training, documentation feedback, and monitoring coding practices. The ideal candidate will possess certifications and advanced coding expertise, with at least 4 years of coding experience. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4 years of experience in expert-level professional coding.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or equivalent certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive coding education through newsletters and presentations.
• Lead onboarding and compliance training for employed Physicians/APPs.
• Provide individualized documentation feedback and conduct spot checks.
• Monitor Epic work queues to ensure timely charge submissions.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance documentation practices.

Skills

Advanced Coding Expertise

Medical Terminology & Anatomy

Epic & Reporting Solutions

Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Advanced Computer Skills

Organizational & Prioritization Skills

Independent Decision-Making

Collaboration & Initiative

Education

Completion of advanced training through a recognized or accredited program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department: 10395 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - Individualized Clinician Support Surg Hosp Based and Complex Specialties

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Office Hours- 6am-6pm CST

Fully remote position

Desired Coding experience: Palliative Care

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

Major Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive coding education through newsletters, scorecards, and presentations, covering CPT (E&M, modifiers), ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Risk Adjustment, payer requirements, and rejection resolutions.
• Lead onboarding and compliance training for all employed Physicians/APPs, including Locum Tenens, residents, and students, ensuring documentation accuracy from the start.
• Provide individualized documentation feedback by reviewing new clinician records and conducting spot checks, escalating non-coding issues to appropriate teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for coding inquiries, coordinating with internal teams to resolve complex issues such as NCCI bundling and high-complexity charge edits.
• Monitor Epic work queues (charge review, follow-up, claim edit) to ensure timely and accurate charge submissions and reduce claim denials.
• Collaborate across departments—including CMOs, Clinical Informatics, Risk Adjustment, and Population Health—to enhance documentation practices and system optimization.
• Participate in specialty and department meetings, identifying trends and delivering targeted education to improve coding and documentation accuracy.
• Refine Epic documentation tools, including templates, order entries, diagnosis lists, and SmartSets/SmartPhrases, to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding, while maintaining expert knowledge of evolving policies.
• Promote a culture of ethical coding and continuous improvement, supporting clinicians with timely updates, feedback, and education to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or Coding Specialist (CCS) certification, or Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Additional specialty credential preferred.

Education Required

• Completion of advanced training through a recognized or accredited program, equivalent in scope and rigor to post-secondary education or equivalent knowledge. High school diploma or GED required.

Experience Required

Typically requires 4 years of experience in expert-level professional coding.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Advanced Coding Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices.
• Medical Terminology & Anatomy: Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support precise code assignment.
• Epic & Reporting Solutions: Advanced knowledge of Epic and other reporting tools to analyze data, generate reports, and optimize workflow efficiencies.
• Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills: Highly proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking with strong attention to detail.
• Interpersonal Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to educate and collaborate effectively with physicians, APCs, clinical leadership, and coding teams.
• Advanced Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic coding applications, and email communication.
• Organizational & Prioritization Skills: Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent Decision-Making: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions regarding coding and compliance.
• Collaboration & Initiative: Strong ability to take initiative, contribute to process improvements, and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Follow organizational and divisional remote work policy and guidelines.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Handles a fast paced and creative work environment moving independently from one task to another.
• Makes sound decisions within limited time frames and always conducts business in a professional manner and has demonstrates ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others on an individual and team basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a national nonprofit, integrated health system formed by the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It operates under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves nearly 6 million patients. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, with extensive involvement in clinical trials and research studies. It is recognized for expertise across multiple medical disciplines and programs and engages in substantial community benefit initiatives.