Inpatient Coding Educator

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Daytona Beach is seeking an Inpatient Coding Educator to conduct coding and billing training for HIM coders. The role includes developing training materials, leading sessions, and auditing coders for accuracy. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of inpatient coding experience, relevant credentials, and strong interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position offering an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of inpatient coding experience.
• Coding credential required, CCS preferred.
• Epic and Optum experience highly preferred.
• Previous teaching/educating experience highly preferred.
• Professional communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead training sessions on current billing and coding information.
• Develop curriculum and training handbook.
• Perform quality assurance reviews.
• Organize coding and reimbursement meetings.
• Conduct coding reviews and training programs.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

Coding credential

Epic experience

Optum experience

Teaching experience

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality knowledge (HIPAA)

Education

Coding credential (CCS preferred)

Job description

Inpatient Coding Educator page is loaded## Inpatient Coding Educatorlocations: US-FL-Daytona Beachtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR103171Day (United States of America)Inpatient Coding EducatorThe Inpatient Coding Educator is responsible for conducting coding and billing training programs for HIM coders. Creates presentations, develops learning material, handbook and other training materials. The Inpatient Coding Educator will also be responsible for auditing coders to provide feedback on documentation and coding accuracy.SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE:Minimum three (3) years Inpatient coding experience· Coding credential required. CCS credential preferred· Epic and Optum experience highly preferred· Previous teaching/educating experience highly preferred.· Knowledge of regulatory and third party payer requirements· Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with physicians, colleagues, and ancillary departmentsrequired· The ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, and implement daily tasks; must be a self-starter· The ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks in stressful situations· The ability to maintain confidentiality; knowledge of HIPAA lawsDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Lead training sessions on current billing and coding information in the medical field.· Develop curriculum and training handbook and create presentations.· Perform quality assurance reviews to assess comprehension of training efforts.· Organize and participate in coding and reimbursement meetings.· Review and respond to coding questions.· Conduct coding reviews and training programs to assure coding quality.· Ensure billed service is being accurately coded.· Perform chart audits.· Hold regular meetings to communicate new findings.· Perform analysis of benchmarking profiles.· Provide continual coding and payer updates.· Research coding issues that arise.· Maintain knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS classifications and coding of diagnoses and procedures.· Identify elements of a medical record's structure and content and code abstracting.· Perform work in accordance to internal standards· All other duties as assigned and consistent with the Job Summary