Senior Medical Coding Educator and Data Consultant

This is a fully remote position

Department :

Health System Shared Services | MIM CDI and Coding

Scope of Position :

• Ensures documentation and coding compliance, is responsible for conducting data analysis, generating and developing reports, auditing coding and medical record documentation, identifying improvement opportunities, and creating education plans for coders, CDIs, and providers. This role is expected to develop an action plan and influence adoption by effectively engaging coding, CDI, and providers.
• Evaluates performance to assess the quality of medical record documentation and coding, preparing recommendations based on the results
• Monitors the case-mix index for services and hospital entities, Vizient and hospital-related quality initiatives (e.g., patient safety indicators, pressure ulcer monitoring, mortality reviews, etc.), and the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER). These measures help identify opportunities for improvement and help ensure compliant coding.
• Provides and presents detailed findings reports and will conduct in-depth reviews of billed codes, charges, and modifiers and report findings
• Serves as a subject matter expert on compliant documentation and coding opportunities
• Will guide root cause analysis, measure coding and reimbursement opportunities and risks, and then communicate these findings to the Director of Coding and Compliance, as requested by the Administration.

Position Summary

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Location :

Remote

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : Shift :

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.