We're seeking a Coding Documentation Educator- PB Coding to join our team! The ideal candidate is a highly knowledgeable certified coder who assesses the need for, creates, maintains, and delivers coding and documentation education and guidance to physicians, advanced practitioners (APPs), clinical staff, coding, billing, and/or documentation & coding analyst team members, ensuring compliance with federal, state, organizational rules, regulations, and policies.

This position is open to remote/work from home with strong preference for candidates residing within the UPH geographies of Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/

What are team member vaccine requirements?

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis. New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health – Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

Research & Education Delivery

• Research and create materials to provide coding and/or documentation guidance to physicians/APPs, clinical staff, coding, billing, and documentation & coding analysts
• Maintain/update materials for and deliver education to new or incoming physicians/APPs, clinical staff, coding, billing, and/or documentation & coding analysts to ensure delivery and comprehension of current guidance regarding documentation requirements for E/M levels of service, and/or procedure codes, including modifiers
• Maintain/update materials for and deliver ongoing education to coding and/or documentation & coding analyst team members related to CPT, HCPCs, ICD-10, and CMS E/M Documentation Guidelines, to ensure delivery and comprehension of most current guidance, changes, and/or updates to same

Coordination

• Maintain consistent communication with various leaders and team members across the organization to ensure appropriate information and guidance sharing
• Work with Provider Services to arrange and maintain effective communication and scheduling of education sessions for new and incoming physicians and APPs
• Work with electronic based learning team to ensure all appropriate training materials are up today and available on the platform
• Manage the education team schedule and communication for new provider orientation, coding corner, virtual provider learning sessions, coding team education sessions, etc.

Communication

• Maintain regular and consistent communication with team members, Coding Managers and Director
• Create and deliver regular written coding guidance through the Coding Chronicle and Coding Connection newsletters
• Share concerns with and/or escalate team issues to Coding Manager/Director as appropriate
• Encourage teamwork and support in accordance with the FOCUS values
• Serve as a resource for the team and the organization as necessary

Education:

Completion of nationally recognized coding program, e.g., AAPC or AHIMA

Experience:

Five years’ experience with CPT (including Evaluation and Management coding guidelines), ICD-10 coding or equivalent combination of education and years of experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Current coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of and experience with medical billing, third party payor fee profiles and reimbursement policies & procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative, exercise independent judgment with strong decision making, and problem-solving skills