Coding Education Specialist

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Coding Education Specialist developing medical coding education, training, and audits for Boston Medical Center’s professional billing operations. Supporting physicians, revenue cycle teams, and coding quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with developing strategic coding communication and education plans
  • Develop coding content-specific, competency-based, and operational-based educational deliverables
  • Create presentations, learning materials, handbooks, and training materials
  • Lead training sessions on current medical billing and coding information
  • Mentor and educate physicians
  • Provide feedback to third-party vendors to improve performance
  • Advise Physician Group and Revenue Cycle staff on coding and documentation principles
  • Manage communication and coding training delivery for leadership teams and end-users through instructor-led, train-the-trainer, virtual classroom, webcast, and web-based methods
  • Maintain coding training materials
  • Review and respond to coding questions
  • Perform random chart audits
  • Maintain confidentiality of company and regulated information
  • Perform other assigned duties

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience
  • Must hold AHIMA CCS, AHIMA CCS-P, AAPC CPC, or AAPC CPC-H credential
  • Three years of experience in E/M and/or surgical coding plus reimbursement activities
  • Clinical background preferred
  • Previous chart abstraction experience preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to make quality, independent decisions
  • Analytical and strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Competency using a variety of computer hardware and software systems
  • Excellent command of ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT coding conventions, and E&M coding
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology
  • Must adhere to BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
  • Discretionary annual bonuses
  • Merit increases
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) savings matches
  • Paid time off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Resources to support employee and family well-being