Coding Educator

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 900 HOPE WAY City: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS State: Florida Postal Code: 32714 Job Description: Demonstrates AdventHealth’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork. Participates in both formal and informal education sessions with Coding, CDI, and other clinical staff. Educates on the importance of documentation and necessary verbiage to ensure optimal reimbursement, adherence to coding guidelines, and complete documentation. Evaluates Coding/CDI discrepancies concurrently and retrospectively, collaborating with Coding and CDI staff to resolve issues and ensure compliant, accurate, and optimal reimbursement. Assists in identifying performance indicators and developing monitoring strategies, data collection methods, and reporting methodologies. Utilizes process improvement skills to optimize processes as a continuous improvement cycle. Follows industry coding and documentation guidelines to maintain system-wide coding consistency and ensure compliance with all relevant government and regulatory agencies. Collaborates with other departments to address coding needs, resolve coding errors, and address coding-related questions/concerns. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned, with the ability to deliver oral and written presentations. Performs other duties as assigned. Applies knowledge of clinical practice, coding guidelines and regularity requirements (IPPS, CMS, OIG) to support compliance coding practices Performs RAC and Commercial Post Bill Audit rebuttals. Ability to interpret clinical documentation and its impact on coding and DRG assignment. Ability to identify coding and documentation risks. Reviews complex inpatient cases to ensure accurate translation of clinical documentation. Supports pre-bill High-risk audits activities. Performs second-level reviews of post-coded accounts Education: Associate's of Nursing graduate of school of nursing [Required] Bachelor's in a field such as nursing, management, business [Required] Work Experience: 3+ as an rn in an acute clinical setting [Required] 5+ of inpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital [Required] Previous CDI experience [Preferred] Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) [Preferred] Certified Professional Coder (CPC) [Preferred] Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) [Preferred] Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) [Preferred] Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) [Preferred] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - Pay Range: $33.99 - $63.22 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr