Inpatient Coding Educator (Remote)

University Hospitals; Shaker Heights (OH); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Inpatient Coding Educator who will be responsible for monitoring coding accuracy and providing educational support to coding specialists. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in coding, knowledge of ICD-10, and relevant certifications. This remote position involves improving coding compliance within a large academic medical center.

Qualifications

• 5+ years ICD-10 coding experience required.
• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in HIM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coding audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Educate staff on coding regulations and practices.
• Monitor and provide feedback on coding quality.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving ability

Clinical skills knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in HIM

Bachelor's Degree in HIM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Inpatient Coding Educator (Remote) (250004NG)

A Brief Overview

Responsible for assuring coding is being performed accurately. Is responsible for assessing coding accuracy and completeness of inpatient and outpatient medical record documentation by conducting random and focused coding audits; documenting, preparation and timely presentation of audit results. Educates individuals on the rules/regulations associated with coding. Functions as lead coding advisor to Coding Specialists and answers all educational questions timely. Functions as Lead Coding Advisor to assigned HIS Coding Specialists.

What You Will Do

• Performs, training and quality monitoring of new, established employees and students.
• Responsible for providing timely feedback on the application of coding guidelines, practices, and proper documentation techniques and data quality improvements.
• Performs random coding quality review on monthly basis and provides timely feedback, additional training and education as needed.
• Identifies and trends areas of opportunity for performance improvement for all coders and provides appropriate feedback to management.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of CCs/MCCs, impact on quality reporting, UHDDS guidelines, HACs and PSIs.
• Assists with the analysis of case mix reports and other statistical reports.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of APG, EAPG and LCDNCD and CCI regulatory edits.
• Responsible for researching errors related to coding or missed documentation from the medical record in order to provide accurate coding guidance to support established processes.
• Assists with the facilitation of scheduled external audits.
• Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing ongoing Departmental monitoring activities and educational programs to ensure proper coding and compliance with all regulatory statutes.
• Performs targeted second level reviews.
• Maintains up to date credentials. Maintains updated knowledge of regulatory guidelines and regulations affecting the coding field. Maintains knowledge of guidelines and regulations affecting the UHHS Coding Department.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists when needed, with abstracting Medical Records to identify, sequence, and code diagnostic and procedural information timely and accurately.
• Participates in educational and informational activities.
• Participates in student mentorship programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Associate's Degree preferably in HIM (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree in HIM (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 5+ years ICD-10 coding experience, preferably in a large academic medical center. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough, up-to-date clinical skills, current working knowledge of pathology, pharmacology, surgical procedures, etc. (Required proficiency)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment. (Required proficiency)
• Detail-oriented and organized, with good problem solving ability. (Required proficiency)
• Notable client service, communication, and relationship building skills. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (i.e. printers, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.). (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) (Required) or
• Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) (Required) or
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (Required)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (Preferred)