Coding Educator - UHS : Job Details

Responsibilities Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.To learn more about IPM visit Physician Services - Independence Physician Management - UHS .Position Overview:The Coding Educator is responsible for conducting coding, documentation and billing training programs for billing/coding specialists and providers. This position will be responsible for creating presentations, develops learning material, handbooks and other training materials both on paper and electronically. Works closely with our auditing group (internal and external) in order to coordinate and to complete follow up education based on the audit results. Provides testing and onboarding with new billers/coders/providers to ensure documentation and billing compliance.Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Educator will work closely with Compliance team to be certain that appropriate coding/documentation deficiencies are addressed within the proper protocols setup by IPM. This role will ensure that all of the pertinent steps are taken before a biller/coder/provider is released to code/document without administrative oversite. This position will provide executive level presentations in order to keep IPM Leadership advised of the coding/documentation audit results and resolutions.
• Develops coding educations material within conjunction of audit results in orders to customize post audit training
• Plans and coordinates with audit team to prepare for audits by suspending claim submission and analyzing all results prior to educational development
• Initiate post audit protocols as determined by Compliance in order to take proper steps to limit the continuation of inaccurate coding/documentation.
• Demonstrates excellent initiative and judgement. Works independently applying effective approaches to time management and meeting deadlines. Exhibits outstanding decision making and customer service
• Cultivates and maintains positive and productive business relationships with CBO leadership, Market Managers, Practice Administrators/Managers, Corporate staff, vendors, providers and coders. Works collaboratively to improve processes, communicate barriers within documentation, coding and all other aspects of the revenue cycle
• Promotes a work environment of accountability and ownership. Sets appropriate standards of performance and communicates clear expectations coders and providers. Shows direct and tangible evidence of coaching, mentoring and professional development
• Works collaboratively with audit team and compliance in order to address ongoing or potential issues within the coding/documentation process
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years minimum working in a healthcare (professional) billing, health insurance or equivalent operations work environment.
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification required.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Results oriented with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks and building high-performing teams.
• Code and abstract clinical and demographic data for inpatient, outpatient, or clinic encounters using standardized coding regulations.
• Expert knowledge of ICD10, CPT, HCPCs and related coding/abstracting rules and guidelines.
• Expert knowledge of medical terminology.
• Identify and resolve clinical documentation and charge capture data discrepancies to improve quality of the clinical documentation, severity and reimbursement levels assigned, integrity of data reported.
• Audit and educate multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, as it pertains to frequently changing mandated rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Education:

• Associates Degree or approved equivalent combination of coursework and related experience or extensive related experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

As an IPM employee you will be part of a first class organization offering:

• A Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match

and much more!Independence Shared Services is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Independence Shared Services. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.About Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.c omEEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.NoticeAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-### ####Pay TransparencyTo encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.