Senior Coding Educator

Location: Remote – Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with flexibility Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary: $74,568–$115,585 annually Position Overview We are hiring a Senior Coding Educator to join a large, multi-specialty health system. This position will focus on professional fee coding audits, physician documentation reviews, coding compliance, and provider education. The ideal candidate has a strong background in physician coding and auditing and is comfortable working directly with providers to review findings, provide education, and improve documentation and coding accuracy. Responsibilities Review physician documentation for professional fee coding and billing accuracy. Audit progress notes, operative reports, pathology reports, and other medical records. Review and assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes according to coding guidelines and payer requirements. Conduct physician coding and documentation audits and communicate findings to providers and Practice Managers. Provide education on E/M documentation, coding requirements, compliance, and specialty-specific guidelines . Identify coding trends, documentation gaps, compliance risks, and appropriate reimbursement opportunities. Research CMS, payer, and regulatory guidelines to answer coding and billing questions. Develop coding education materials, tip sheets, and resources for physicians and staff. Collaborate with Billing, Operations, Denials Management, and other teams to address coding and documentation concerns. Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in physician/outpatient coding, auditing, reimbursement, chart review, or coding compliance. Strong professional fee coding experience. Epic experience required. Active RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, CCS, or CPC certification required. Health system experience strongly preferred. Experience providing coding or documentation education to physicians strongly preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to confidently discuss audit findings with providers and leadership. Why Apply? Primarily remote opportunity Direct hire position with a large health system Competitive salary of $74,568–$115,585 Medical, dental, and vision benefits PTO and holiday pay Retirement plan with company match Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Candidates must reside in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin and be available to occasionally come onsite for provider education. #J-18808-Ljbffr