Job Description
The Medical Coding Trainer is responsible for providing training for both new and existing coders.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in developing modules for medical coding and billing training (ICD 10 CM, CPT, E/M coding, Business of Medicine, Edit Resolution, and Revenue Cycle Management)
- Develops curriculum and training syllabus related to coding and billing training programs including but not limited to Periodic Updates, Policy updates, Peripherals of RCM, and Med-Metrix Learning Academy
- Maintains knowledge on ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines
- Updates existing training modules
- Develops and produce materials for inpatient medical coding exercises, assessment, and qualifying examination
- Consolidates coder scores from quizzes, exams and assessments and present consolidated data during weekly meetings
- Maintains certifications of the staff by providing continuing education units
- Provides training and review for onboarding coders as well as refresher trainings for Tenured coders
- Disseminates changes and updates in guidelines and rules
- Collaborates with all workgroups to resolve issues that impact internal and external customers
- Possesses knowledge of, understanding of, and compliance with all Med-Metrix policies and procedures
- Participates in monthly calibration training
- Create assessments to check learnings from calibration training
- Consolidates coder scores from calibration assessment and present consolidated data to operations
- Assists QA Supervisor and QATM with account launch for launching accounts
- Provide support and feedback for TNA, RCA, and educational note creation for QA Team
- Audits QA staff to monitor their respective coding and auditing accuracy
Requirements
- Graduate of any Medical or Allied Medical course or has equivalent work experience
- Hold AAPC and/or AHIMA certification
- Proficient with Revenue Cycle Management, and E/M and Procedure Coding
- Ability to work in a team fostered environment and have the willingness to adjust to changing job responsibilities, shifting schedules, new procedures and unexpected workloads and stresses
- Possess strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal skills and analytical skills
- Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours
- Assertive self-starter who can work independently, yet function in a team environment
- Ability to plan well and prioritize work and maintain calmness under pressure
- An understanding and strict adherence to all HIPAA regulations
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear
- Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress
- Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal
Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
