Coding Auditor & Educator

Commonspirit; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coding Auditor & Educator to enhance coding practices across its healthcare system. This advanced role involves utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 coding systems, and overseeing training initiatives for new staff. You will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with coding regulations, conducting internal audits, and promoting standardized practices. If you have a passion for coding education and a commitment to excellence in healthcare, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while working remotely from various states.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coding experience in acute care settings.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Answer coding and billing questions and train new staff.
• Perform coding audits and develop coding education.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

CPT-4 Coding

Internal Auditing

Coding Education

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HIM

Tools

Epic

3M 360

Job description

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Overview

The Coding Auditor-Educator is an advanced position utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, and CPT-4 coding systems. Responsible for answering coding and billing questions, onboarding and training new staff, performing coding audits, and developing coding education. Works with the Coding Service Center leadership to plan and execute coding training across the system. Performs internal audits, follow-up education, and promotes standardization of coding practices. Monitors and communicates regulatory coding and billing changes for timely and accurate implementation. Participates in strategic planning for compliant coding and billing practices.

This position is open to remote/out-of-state candidates residing in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in HIM preferred
• At least 5 years of coding experience in an acute care setting, with expertise in inpatient and outpatient coding
• 2 years' experience in internal auditing and/or coding education; multi-healthcare setting experience preferred
• Experience with Epic and 3M 360 required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Current AHIMA or AAPC credentials required and maintained

Additional Details

Physical requirements include sedentary work with prolonged sitting and occasional exertion up to 10 lbs.