Coding Education Instructor job at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH

Coding Education Instructor Remote req#: 316290 Location: Remote Facilities: Remote Location Professional Area: Finance Department: 1344 HIM Coding-Finance Job Code: T98655 Schedule: Full Time Shift: Days Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Coding Education Instructor, you will develop and deliver comprehensive clinical coding training for hospital inpatient and outpatient services. Training topics include disease and trauma pathophysiology, surgical and operative procedures, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and guidelines, modifiers and Medicare prospective payment system updates. This role provides support to coding caregivers and gives them the opportunity to learn and grow in their position. A caregiver in this role works remotely from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a flexible start time between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. based on departmental needs, education requests, etc. Occasionally, caregivers may be required to provide on-site education for groups or individual providers. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Research, develop and deliver hospital inpatient or hospital outpatient clinical coding training. Assess the educational needs of coding staff, management and physicians and develop presentations and educational resources to address those needs. Assist with the certification program for coding staff and make recommendations for credentialing and certification. Communicate coding changes to coding staff and conduct coding reviews and training programs to ensure coding quality. Develop all training materials and coding aids for both formal training and use by coders in daily work. Develop coding curriculum and corresponding training Course manual. Ensure billed service is accurately coded. Hold regular meetings to communicate new coding-related findings. Identify elements of a medical record's structure and content and code abstracting. Lead training sessions on current coding information in the medical field. Maintain knowledge of ICD10 and CPT classifications and coding of diagnoses and procedures. Organize and participate in coding and reimbursement meetings. Participate in the hiring process and educational planning for coding staff. Perform analysis of benchmarking profiles. Perform quality assurance reviews to assess comprehension of training efforts. Provide continual coding and payer updates. Provide consultation, leadership and expertise to internal management in the planning, implementation and delivery of coding education Research updated coding information, research coding issues that arise and review and respond to coding questions. Serve as a technical resource for all personnel involved and ensure that information is accurate and current. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management 10 years of hospital inpatient or hospital outpatient coding experience Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Advanced level ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding training Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 10 years of professional coding experience Outpatient technical coding experience/background Strong surgical knowledge/experience Experience with presenting and educating on coding topics CPC (AAPC – American Academy of Professional Coders) certification Knowledge of adult learning methodologies Physical Requirements: Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods. Ability to travel throughout the hospital system. Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing them. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. In some locations, ability to move up to 25 lbs. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $69,600.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco-free and drug-free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer.