Full-time, 40 Hours/Week
Day Shift
Hybrid (Onsite 2-3 Days/Week)

Summary:

The Professional Coding Education Specialist is responsible for a range of training services and support at various levels within the organization.??

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and conduct training and mentorship of personnel who are new to the Professional Coding department.
2. Coordinate and conduct CPT and ICD-10 coding education for new providers.
3. Maintain library of clear and accurate Professional Coding Standard Work Instructions (SWI) and oversee the development of new SWI.
4. Oversee annual updates and distribution of the Professional Coding E/M manual.
5. Produce educational materials (such as PowerPoints and tip sheets).
6. Oversee ongoing provider audits and provide follow-up education as needed.
7. Collaborate with supervisors on quarterly coder audits and provide follow-up education as needed.
8. Understand healthcare policies and developments (including CPT and ICD updates, payor guidelines, denial trends) and strive to ensure coding personnel and materials are current.
9. Other duties as assigned

Other information:

Technical Expertise:

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

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