Inpatient Coding Educator (Remote)

Position Summary
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.
Essential Functions

• Functions as Lead Coding Advisor to assigned HIS Coding Specialists (95 %)
  • 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.
  • Participates in educational and informational activities as required.
  • Participates in student mentorship programs
• Performs other duties as assigned such as, assists when needed, with abstracting Medical Records to identify, sequence, and code diagnostic and procedural information timely and accurately. (5%)

Required For All Jobs

• 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.

Qualifications:
Education

• Associate's Degree Required or Bachelor's Degree In HIM Required

Work Experience

• 5+ years of ICD-10 coding experience required, preferably in a large academic medical center.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

Licenses and Certifications

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