Coding Educator - Physician

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. in Atlanta seeks an experienced educator for coding and documentation. This role involves assessing physician educational needs, conducting training programs, and developing essential training materials.

The ideal candidate will have over five years of Physician Coding experience and relevant certifications. Accuracy in compliance with clinical billing standards is crucial, making this a pivotal role for our healthcare team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Physician Coding/HIM experience required.
• One or more certifications required: CPC, CPC-H, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CCS-P.
• Experience in coding across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assess educational needs of physicians regarding coding and documentation.
• Conduct coding and billing training programs for specialists and physicians.
• Create presentations and develop training materials.
• Conduct coding and data quality reviews.

Skills

Physician Coding Experience

Training Material Development

Coding Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Assess the educational needs of physicians regarding coding and documentation and direct development of effective regularly scheduled educational programs that meet physician needs and serve as the primary resource to physicians for documentation and coding issues.

Responsible for conducting coding and billing training programs for billing and coding specialists and physicians.

Creates presentations, develops learning material, handbook and other training materials.

Conducts coding and data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required.

Ensures all CBO coding activities comply with clinical billing standards and government regulation with concentration on hospital inpatient procedures and specialty physician services.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:High school diploma or equivalent required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Five (5) years of Physician Coding/HIM experience required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:One or more certifications required: CPC, CPC-H, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CCS-P.Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited preferred).Experience in specific coding across multiple specialties.