Coding Educator

Organization:PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PADPosition Overview:Implements the elements pertaining to the Coding Education Program. This includes conducting focused coding audits, coder accuracy monitoring, and carrying out coding education initiatives. Helps manage the education plan (resulting from annual provider audits, ad-hoc medical group/provider requests, etc.). Provides coding education for assigned groups, providers, and coders and resolve questions as they arise regarding coding education/audit activities and documentation requirements. Partners with Leads to generate educational opportunities needed to support coding and documentation compliance. This includes implementing coding education initiatives to improve the accuracy, integrity and quality of patient data, to ensure minimal variation in coding practices and improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignments.Hybrid PositionJob Description :Hybrid PositionEDUCATION:HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)CERTIFICATION & LICENSURECPC -Certified Professional CoderTYPICAL EXPERIENCE:4 years recent relevant experienceSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification required (CCS-P, CPC, COC, or CPC-P) required.

Knowledge of Epic Resolute and Ambulatory, PowerPoint, Excel, including charts and pivot tables. ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding knowledge inclusive of associated billing edits such as NCCI.

Ability to review, analyze, and interpret billing guidelines and state and federal regulations.

Experience with coding auditing tools such as MD Audit.

Experience with Ingenix Encoder Pro, 3M or other encoding software tools.

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products such as PowerPoint, Visio, Excel including using pivot tables, formulas and graphics.

Ability to drive to locations to provide physician/staff education

Job Shift :DaysSchedule :Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:NoneBenefits:YesUnions:NoThis position is work from home eligible.Position Status:Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $50.94 to $66.22 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.