Location:
Altru Health System
PO Box 6002
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Pay Range: $57,824.00 - $86,756.80
Summary:
The Coding Educator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs for medical coders, providers, and clinical staff to ensure accurate and compliant coding practices. This role plays a critical part in optimizing revenue cycle performance, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting ongoing education efforts in CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS coding. The Coding Educator will conduct audits, identify trends, and provide targeted education based on findings to improve coding accuracy and reduce denials.
Essential Job Functions:
* Designs, delivers, and evaluates comprehensive coding education programs for new and existing coding providers and staff.
* Conducts routine and ad-hoc coding audits; analyzes results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
* Provides feedback, coaching, and one-on-one education based on audit findings and performance metrics.
* Stays up-to-date with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory updates (CMS, AMA, OIG, etc.).
* Collaborates with compliance, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), revenue integrity, and billing teams to align education with enterprise goals.
* Develops training materials, reference guides, and online modules using best practices in adult education.
* Partners with providers and clinical staff to educate on documentation best practices that support compliant and accurate coding.
* Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for coding-related inquiries and serve as a resource to internal stakeholders.
* Assists with onboarding and training of new hires and support cross-training efforts within the department.
* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Additional Information
Certification: * Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) | American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources * Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) | American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources * Certified Coding Associate (CCA) | American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources * Professional Coder - Certified (CPC) | American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources * Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) | American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources * Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) * Coding Instructor | American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders AAPC | Withing 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Notes: * May be certified in one of the options. Education: • Preferred: Associates - Health Administration- OR -Associates - Related Field- OR -Bachelors - Health Administration- OR -Bachelors - Related Field Work Experience: • Required: A minimum of 3 years Related Experience Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. Physical Demands : • Sit: Frequently (34-66%) • StVisit the Employer site for more details