Coding Educator

Overview

Deliver physician and coder education for assigned groups, with emphasis on Pro Fee (ASC, surgery, outpatient) environments.

Facilitate individual and group training sessions; must be comfortable presenting to clinicians.

Address provider and coder questions related to documentation standards, audit findings, and coding requirements.

Perform focused coding audits and detailed chart reviews to validate CDI opportunities and coding accuracy.

Identify coding trends, discrepancies, and risks; partner with leadership to build targeted education plans.

Support revenue cycle initiatives tied to audit readiness, pipeline goals, and CLARO engagement.

Improve documentation integrity and reduce variation in coding practices across the organization.

Implement education initiatives to strengthen documentation quality and coding accuracy.

Collaborate with coding leads to develop education aligned with compliance expectations and organizational standards.

• CPC (AAPC)
• CCS or CCS-P (AHIMA)
• Demonstrated success in Pro Fee coding, education, and audit environments.
• Proven ability to engage directly with physicians and present complex coding concepts clearly.
• Experience conducting chart reviews and coding accuracy audits.
• Must reside within the Sutter Health footprint (California).
• Able to support occasional on-site needs and local travel.

• CDEO or CDIP (documentation/education alignment)

• Entry level

• Contract

• Education and Training
• Staffing and Recruiting