Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. University of Colorado Medicine is the region's largest and most comprehensive multispecialty physician group practice. They are seeking a highly motivated senior-level Surgical Coding Quality Educator to lead coding quality assurance, peer quality reviews, and ongoing education for Coding Services staff.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a coding expert for surgical specialties
- Conduct coding audits and peer quality reviews for new and existing coders in accordance with department standards
- Maintain records of audits, education activities, and quality review findings in designated databases for reporting, reference, and trending purposes
- Work closely with Audit, Compliance & Education (ACE) and Coding Services leadership regarding audit findings, educational opportunities, provider trends, and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide training, education, onboarding, and ongoing professional development for new and existing coders in conjunction with department standards
- Utilize audit findings, peer quality reviews, and coding trends to monitor coding quality and identify opportunities for individual and department-wide education
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver educational presentations and training programs for targeted specialty areas, coding groups, and department initiatives
- Assist with researching coder questions and provide effective, accurate guidance and supporting documentation related to coding decisions, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Identify and research correct coding for new CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and other regulatory changes, communicating and educating staff regarding updates and impacts
- Perform edit analysis and coding quality analysis to identify educational opportunities, workflow improvements, edit modifications, and process enhancements
- Participate in optimizing workflows and operational processes to support process improvement, coding accuracy, efficiency, and ongoing training needs
- Collaborate across departments to improve overall revenue cycle health, coding consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness
- Assist with the development, maintenance, and updating of desk procedures, training materials, coding references, and educational resources
- Support the planning, coordination, and education of newly hired coders, including onboarding, competency assessment, and mentorship activities
- Make recommendations regarding coding education resources, certification preparation, continuing education opportunities, and external coding courses to enhance team expertise
- Provide regular coder feedback, coaching, and development support to promote coding accuracy, professional growth, and adherence to departmental quality standards
- Assist leadership with special projects, quality initiatives, coding analysis, and department goals related to team success, coder development, and continuous improvement
Skills
- 3+ years of surgical coding experience with demonstrated expertise in procedural and diagnosis coding
- CPC or equivalent AHIMA coding certification required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong computer and Microsoft Office software skills
- EMR (Epic) and Practice Management software experience
- Proficient in reporting and analytics
- Knowledge/understanding of teaching physician guidelines
- CPMA or other specialty certification
Benefits
- This job can be performed 100% remotely and out of state candidates will be considered.
- CU Medicine provides generous leave
- Health plans
- Retirement contributions
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