Coding Compliance Educator

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Position Overview Responsible for coordinating activities to monitor physician documentation in the medical record with regards to applicable regulations and billing to support services rendered. Provides education to physicians and coders concerning documentation improvement opportunities for both facility and professional billing. Researches, analyzes, and responds to inquiries regarding coding and documentation compliance per all coding guidelines and Medicare/Medicaid regulations. Assists with coding, documentation, and billing questions to ensure compliant coding and billing.

Develops education materials to address issues or new requirements and presents them to providers or other appropriate staff. Identifies education opportunities based on industry performance, regulatory focus areas, and risk areas within the organization.

$27.80 - $41.69 per hour, depending on experience.

Day shift, 40 hours per week.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma with RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS or CCA certification
• One year of experience in Coding and Provider Education

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree with RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS or CCA certification
• 3 years of education experience in the health care field

• CPC or RHIT or RHIA or CCS or CCA

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS:

We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events such as trivia, trunk‑or‑treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours per week. Flexible plan options and coverage tiers allow you to choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long‑term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We continually review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.

Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four‑season recreation, affordable living, top‑rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close‑knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long‑term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two‑thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

UHS is guided by our values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at