The Coding Educator ensures the TPR organization meets all governmental and payer coding guidelines by providing continuous education to staff, auditing documentation using specific quality tools, and serving as the primary liaison for coding vendors to prevent claim denials
Job Summary
The Coding Educator ensures the TPR organization meets all governmental and payer coding guidelines by providing continuous education to staff, auditing documentation using specific quality tools, and serving as the primary liaison for coding vendors to prevent claim denials.
Responsibilities include monitoring billing clearance processes, delivering continuous coding education, identifying and mitigating organizational risk, and proactively researching coding updates.
Tenet Physician Resources offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Matching Summary
The Coding Educator ensures the TPR organization meets all governmental and payer coding guidelines by providing continuous education to staff, auditing documentation using specific quality tools, and serving as the primary liaison for coding vendors to prevent claim denials.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Ensure adherence to coding guidelines
Audit documentation for accuracy
Provide continuous coding education
Monitor billing clearance processes
Research and disseminate coding updates
Nice-to-have
Contribute to patient care
Deliver exceptional healthcare
Prioritize work-life balance
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
2-3 years coding, training, or auditing experience
Knowledge of government regulations for coding
AHIMA or AAPC coding credentialed (CPC or CCS minimally) preferred