Coding Educator, PB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI)

The Coding Educator reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Coding Educator conducts company-wide coding and documentation training programs for groups and individuals (physicians coding specialists and other staff).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops curriculum and materials for documentation training programs.
• Assesses coder comprehension.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews.
• Reviews researches and responds to coding questions.
• Resolves coding questions from patient inquiries or denied services from insurance companies.
• Performs focused quality assurance reviews on coded services.
• Communicates updates on coding or documentation issues.
• Organizes and participates in monthly meetings.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.
• Two (2) to five (5) years experience in a relevant role.
• 94% accuracy on organizations coding test.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree or Associates degree in a Health Information Management program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
• Previous experience with physician coding.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time