Physician Coding Educator-Hybrid

Job-:
Educators

Location:

Rochester, MN, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Hours / Pay Period: 80

Benefits Eligible:
Yes Remote worker:
Flexibility of both remote and on-site work Compensation Detail: $72,758 - $106,912 / year Schedule Details:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or similar

Union Job:
No

Area of Interest 1:
Finance Area of Interest 2:
Education Marketing Category 1:
Education Marketing Category 2:
Business International Assignment:
No

Overtime Rule:
Salaried employee who does not receive overtime payThe Coding & Documentation Educator is an internal resource to clinicians by providing training, consultation, audit and coordinated feedback on their medical service documentation and coding to ensure that Mayo Clinic receives appropriate reimbursement and conforms to applicable guidelines and regulations. This position performs medical record audits to ensure compliance with all applicable coding regulations as well as with organizational standards, practices, policies, and procedures.

It is intended to provide elbow-to-elbow coding and documentation support through ad hoc phone calls, site visits, the creation of specialty or individual provider tip sheets, virtual and on-site presentations. Serves as subject matter expert with specialty-specific knowledge of surgical, E&M, diagnosis coding & documentation. Analyzes data, communicates findings, and facilitates improvement efforts. Independently develops and maintains educational materials and training programs.

Works in conjunction with the clinical practice managers and production coding leadership teams. This position may require on-site work to interact with physicians with potential for remote work as directed by manager.

QualificationsHYBRID:
This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of any of the Mayo Clinic campuses for on-site expectations based on business needs. Associate’s Degree required;
Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a health care related field.
Minimum of 6 years of professional coding experience and demonstrated knowledge of complex service lines
Additional 2 years progressive and in-depth multispecialty professional services coding and/or auditing experience in assignment of diagnostic and procedural/surgical coding
5 years extensive auditing experience with demonstrated ability to provide effective analytical problem solving
2 + years of multispecialty professional services coding experience assigning evaluation & management codes
2 years experience with project management functions and presenting education and training feedback to small and large groups, especially to physicians or other clinical providers
Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite of products and other software programs to document and manage audit data The preferred applicant will have strong provider-facing education experience, expertise in professional coding and documentation requirements, data analysis skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and influence providers and leadership teams.

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or coding credential of a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS-P), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) or other specialty-specific certifications must be obtained within 2 years of position start date:
Ambulatory Surgical Center – CASCC
Anesthesia and Pain Management – CANPC
Cardiology – CCC
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – CCVTC
Dermatology – CPCD
Emergency Department - CEDC
Evaluation and Management – CEMC
Family Practice – CFPC
Gastroenterology – CGIC
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