Clinician Coding Liaison - Hospital Based Specialties

Atrium Health; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinician Coding Liaison to provide remote education in coding and documentation, focusing on compliance and coding accuracy. The role includes training for Physicians and advanced practice professionals, analyzing coding trends, and resolving issues. Requirements include RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC certification and four years of professional coding experience, with strong communication and critical thinking skills valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of advanced training equivalent to post-secondary education required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of experience in expert-level professional coding needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive coding education through various methods.
• Lead onboarding and compliance training for Physicians/APPs.
• Provide individualized documentation feedback.
• Serve as the primary contact for coding inquiries.
• Monitor Epic work queues for 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

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Coding Specialist (CCS/CCS-P)

Professional Coder (CPC)

Completion of recognized accredited program

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Clinician Coding Liaison is a remote role serving as a key resource for clinicians in their coding and documentation education, trend analysis, and issue resolution. This position collaborates with CMOs, operational leaders, and Physician Billing (PB) coding leadership to address coding challenges, identify payer-specific trends, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. Responsibilities include providing proactive education and feedback to Advocate Health employed physicians, advanced practice professionals (APPs), and Medical Group and Clinic Leadership to enhance documentation accuracy, charge capture, and compliance. Acting as the primary point of contact for coding and documentation inquiries, this role triages issues, identifies root causes, and facilitates problem resolution in partnership with relevant teams. Additionally, the liaison works closely with Clinician Coding Liaison team members, Production Coding, and Coding Support teams to improve coding accuracy, documentation specificity, and overall billing practices while monitoring payer-specific rules and coverage trends. For the purposes of this role, the term "Clinicians" refers to all billing providers.

Hydra details: Remote position; work hours typically align with CST 6:00am–6:00pm; schedule details include remote work. Desired Coding experience: Radiology or Palliative Care.

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 AHIMA or Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by AAPC. Additional 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 demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others on an individual and team basis.
• This position may require travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.

Note: This description reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.