Professional Coding Educator

Job DescriptionInsight Global is seeking professional coding educators to join a large hospital system in Charlottesville, VA. This position contract to hire and is fully remote.Responsibilities and duties: Conducts coding, billing, and documentation monitoring audits within established timeframe. Identifies need for new policy development/changes to meet regulatory requirements. Prepares clear and accurate audit findings and recommendations in written audit reports that will be used for advising and educating providers, coders, and management throughout the organization. Understands, interprets, and applies coding guidelines for coding audits. Conducts monthly monitoring reviews of medical records to determine coding accuracy of all documented diagnoses and procedures. Reviews claims to validate submitted codes and abstracted data including but not limited to ICD-10 CM codes, CPT's, HCPCS, modifiers, and place of service. Identifies documentation gaps (lacking documentation, missed physician queries, etc.) that impact coding accuracy. Prepares presentations and delivers education sessions to providers, coders, and other members of revenue cycle teams. Conducts one-on-one and group sessions with providers and other members of the organization via teleconferencing platforms. Stays current with Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. Completes online education courses and attends mandatory coding workshops and/or seminars (ICD-10 and CPT updates) for Physician Services coding. Reviews AHA and CPT quarterly coding update publications. Reviews and prepares response to external payer and compliance audits, including but not limited to RAC audits and payer audits. Serves as a subject matter expert on coding/billing topicsWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] .   To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .Skills and RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 2+ years of relevant experience in a professional coding auditor and/or coding educator capacity required. Must have current CPC certification from AAPC. Will consider CCS-P or CCS certification from AHIMA, with relevant work experience. Experience working with Physicians within an academic medical centerGreat presenting skills nullWe are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].