Coding Educator

Elliot Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Accrued earned time

403b Retirement plans with employer contributions

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Hospital Coding Educator responsible for ensuring accurate coding and compliance across the Revenue Integrity Department. The ideal candidate will have over five years of coding experience, be a Certified Professional Coder, and possess strong skills in coding with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. The role involves leading process improvements and training staff on coding software, contributing to a culture of collaboration, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Offers health benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Five years of coding experience, preferably in a multi-specialty group practice.
• Experience with healthcare coding audits and appeals.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Lead in process improvement efforts.
• Utilize and train peers on coding software.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Healthcare coding audits

Collaboration

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Professional Coder

Tools

Coding software

Electronic health record systems

Job description

The Revenue Integrity Department at the Elliot Hospital is responsible for the medical coding of our hospital and professional providers. We take pride in our work and observe best practices to ensure accurate, optimal coding. If you are a credentialed coder with strong coding skills, can work in a dynamic and changing environment, and are seeking a change, please consider Coding with our Revenue Integrity team. Apply today!

About the Job

The Hospital Coding Educator is responsible for coding and abstracting support for hospital inpatient and outpatient accounts. This role is responsible for ensuring the appropriate diagnostic codes, CPT codes, and modifiers according to CMS coding guidelines, supporting coding accuracy, documentation integrity, and compliance across the Elliot Health System. The Hospital Coding Educator collaborates with coding staff, providers, and broader revenue cycle leadership to identify training needs, address coding discrepancies, and implement targeted educational initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Ensuring accurate, timely, and appropriate assignment of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for the purposes of billing, internal and external reporting, and compliance with regulatory and payer guidelines using current software and coding references
• Contributing to a positive team culture by collaborating respectfully with peers, sharing knowledge, and supporting collective performance goals
• Leading in process improvement efforts by identifying coding workflow inefficiencies and developing practical solutions to enhance accuracy and productivity
• Utilizing and training peers on how to use coding software and electronic health record systems efficiently to ensure timely and accurate code assignment

Who You Are

• High school diploma or GED
• Five (5) + years of coding experience, preferably in a multi-specialty group practice.
• Certified Professional Coder, Required
• Experience/knowledge with healthcare coding and documentation audits and appeals
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and reliably

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
• 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions
• And more!