CODING IP TRAINER/EDUCATOR

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave benefit

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Coding Inpatient Trainer/Educator to educate staff on coding concepts and CDI procedures, ensuring precise medical record coding for optimal reimbursement. You will prepare and present education to individuals and teams to support high performance.

The role emphasizes developing and delivering training, auditing coding practices, and advancing education across the coding discipline.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of acute hospital inpatient coding experience
• Experience leading training content development and delivery
• Knowledge of coding audits and CDI concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for all new staff
• Train new Coding staff on Coding guidelines, concepts, procedures, and identification of query opportunities
• Maintains and updates the Coding orientation program
• Develop training and reference materials; i.e., tip sheets, guidelines, etc.
• Mentor and coach to ensure knowledge and skills for success
• Performs concurrent and retrospective reviews to monitor progress
• Provide feedback to ensure success
• Identify educational trends and gaps through audit findings and develop targeted tutorials
• Submit educational content for CEU approval through AHIMA or AAPC
• Create and present targeted educational materials to improve coding quality
• Collaborate with CDI team on guidelines and reviews
• Address denials with Denials Team
• Lead DRG/POA/risk adjustment reviews etc.
• Coordinate educational needs with Coding Audit/Educators and CDI Leaders
• Maintain knowledge of coding and CDI guidelines and practices

Skills

Inpatient coding

Leadership experience

Educational content

Coding auditing

Query opportunities

Communication skills

Education

HIM degree

Job description

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

The Coding Inpatient (IP) Trainer/Educator, is responsible for training staff on coding concepts and guidelines, and clinical documentation concepts and procedures to ensure accurate and precise coding of the medical record to reflect the highest acuity level of the patient, and optimal reimbursement. Prepare and present education to individuals and Teams to ensure they have the knowledge required to support the highest level of performance.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

Experience and Education

• 3 years to 5 years acute hospital based inpatient coding experience, academic preferred, An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Documented progression of leadership capacity based on past experience. Experience creating and delivering educational content Experience in Coding auditing with a deep understanding of CDI concepts Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to review the medical record to identify possible query opportunities to ensure precise code assignments Knowledge of the elements of disease processes and related procedures Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to concisely and effectively communicate with Team Members, Providers, Leadership, etc. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Licenses and Certifications

• (RHIA) REGD HEALTH INFO ADMINIST or
• (RHIT) REGD HEALTH INFO TECHNOLO or
• (CCS) CERT CODING SPECIALIST or
• (CPC-H) Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Preferred
• AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Health Information Management and/or closely related field

Experience

Experience working in a remote environment

Job Duties

• Coordinates onboarding for all new staff
• Trains new Coding staff on Coding guidelines, concepts, procedures, and identification of query opportunities
• Maintains and implements the Coding orientation program
• Develop training and reference materials; i.e., tip sheets, guidelines, etc.
• Maintain and update training and reference materials to reflect current status
• Mentors and coaches to ensure that new Coding Staff and current Team have the knowledge and skills for success
• Performs concurrent and retrospective reviews to monitor progress of new and current Team members
• Provides feedback to ensure their success
• Identify educational trends and gaps through audit findings and develop targeted tutorials
• Submit educational content for CEU approval through AHIMA or AAPC
• Creates and presents targeted educational materials to improve the quality and completeness of coding
• Coding and reimbursement guidelines relative to CDI clinical reviews and queries, (in collaboration with the CDI team)
• Denials, relative to coding (in collaboration with the Denials Team),
• Focused second level reviews; DRGs, POA, risk adjustment, Vizient variables, PSIs, etc.
• Collaborates with Coding Audit/Educators, Coding and CDI Leaders for educational needs for continuing education and staying up to date on changes
• Including requests from staff - this may include, and is not limited to, coding guideline updates, coding clinic updates, process changes, Hospital system diagnosis definitions, and CDI internal guidelines
• Maintains an expert level of knowledge of Coding and CDI related guidelines and practices
• Other duties as assigned

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Professional & Executive

Organization

844002 - Coding Quality & Integrity

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard